Simple question. Do you have an Internist? (or GP)? One doctor who acts as your gateway to any other - Created by Bignuf on Dec 29, 2013: EdenFantasys Forum

Simple question. Do you have an Internist? (or GP)? One doctor who acts as your "gateway" to any other care?

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Bignuf

Many insurance companies require one, but many people don't have one. Do you?

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Yes, I have a GP or Internist.

edeneve , Bignuf , Deeder , PeppermintPie , js250

I use my GYN as my GP or Internist.

dontbackdown02

I don't have one.

Ansley , Gunsmoke , smalltalkingbit , wrecklesswords , SweetSaffron , PadoruLover , raggedyanndy , Rifflynnane

I use a certain clinic or practice, regardless of the doctor, as one.

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RonLee , U3H

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12/29/2013

smalltalkingbit

I used to have one, but since moving, I no longer do. I now just call my insurance company to see which clinics are covered and make appointments based on how their availability fits my schedule.

01/07/2014

edeneve

I do have a GP but don't like having to see her & make a copay to get referred to another DR I actually need to see w/ another copay.

01/11/2014

Ansley

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Originally posted by RonLee

As a vet I have seen the same primary MD at the VA for quite some time.

God bless the VA system. Though seriously lacking in many, many ways, I know a number of vets who would be so lost without the help they offer. Thank you for your service.

01/13/2014

dontbackdown02

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Originally posted by Bignuf

Many insurance companies require one, but many people don't have one. Do you?

I go to the same doctor that was or is an OB dr. My last checkup with him he also saw my husband but he is mostly just a ob gyn doctor.

01/31/2014

raggedyanndy

I actually haven't been to see a doctor in a few years. As a college student, I had access to the university health services. I never saw the same person twice, though. My health insurance (which I really ought to take advantage of sometime and get a cehck up!!!) doesn't require a "gateway" doctor or anything like that, although i think with some things I would have to get a referral to a specialist from a more general practitioner.

02/02/2014

js250

My primary care physician is an internist. I was lucky enough to be one of her first patients when she opened as a GP when she moved here. Now she is strictly internal medicine only--except for prior patients.

02/10/2014