Center for Young Women's Health
General HealthHome > Health Guides by Topic > General Health & Development > General Health > Choosing > Deciding On a PCP

Deciding On a Primary Health Care Provider

 

Intro Check-Ups
Why do I need a PCP? Confidentiality
How to Find a PCP Reproductive Health
Health Plans I Don't Like My PCP
Qualifications of PCPs When to Visit?
current guideDeciding on a PCP  

 

How do I decide on one PCP?

Once you have made of list of qualified providers, you might want to try calling their offices and asking a few questions. The way that the staff answers your questions can say a lot about the provider. You first need to find out if the provider is covered by your health plan and if he/she is taking new patients. If you don't know if the provider is board certified or what their training is, ask!

 

Some other questions you might ask include:

The answers to these questions should help you decide which provider you want to handle your care. Once you like what you hear, make an appointment with that provider for a general check-up.

 

Previous   Next: Check-Ups

 

Written by the CYWH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

 

Updated: 5/27/2011

Search Our Site
CYWH Logo CYWH
Center for Young Women's Health Center for Young Women's Health Children's Hospital Boston Children's Hospital Boston
Photo of Peer Leaders Meet Our Peers
13 Years!