The benefits of having a primary care provider
YOU’RE
sniffling and sneezing.
This cold—or whatever it is—has been
hanging on far too long. It’s time to call...
hmm...let’s see....
If you have a primary care provider
that you see regularly, you won’t need to
stop and wonder whom to call. And that
is just one advantage of having a provider
that you know—and who knows you.
There are plenty of other reasons
to have a primary care provider. For
instance, a provider you see regularly
will know more about you, including
your personal health history, your family
health history and personal situations
that affect your health. And that means
he or she can provide better, more
personalized care for you.
Plus, seeing your own provider on a
regular basis for checkups—rather than
waiting until you are already sick—can
help you focus on preventing health
problems and staying in optimum health.
If you don’t already have a regular
provider, now is the time to get one.
You might choose, for example, a
family physician, who cares for children
and adults of all ages. Or you might
prefer an internist, a doctor who focuses
on caring for adults. Your primary care
provider can also refer you to the right
specialist if the need arises.
We have providers available
Need help finding a primary care
provider? We can help you search for
a primary care provider by location,
specialty or other criteria that are
important to you and that meet
your needs.
Making the
most of your
appointments
Before your next doctor’s visit:
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Write down questions you want
to ask, starting with the most
important.
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List symptoms and problems; when
they started; their triggers, duration
and location; and how often they
occur.
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List your medications, including
dose and frequency. Include
vitamins and nonprescription
medications too.
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Bring a notebook and take notes.
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Bring your lists with you. Don’t be
afraid to consult them.
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Answer all questions honestly, even
if they’re personal or sensitive.
Your provider needs accurate
information to help you.
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Ask for an explanation of anything
you don’t understand.
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
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We’re here for you
FIND DR. RIGHT
To find a primary care provider, go online
to
or call the Aspirus
Information Center at
715.847.2380
or
800.847.4707
.
MyAspirus
gives you direct
online access to portions
of your medical record,
including:
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Appointment information.
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Lab results.
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Prescription medications.
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Immunization.
...And more!
My Aspirus
allows you to
communicate with your
provider to:
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Renew prescriptions.
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Send messages.
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Schedule appointments.
...And more!
Contact your Aspirus Clinic to learn how easy it is to get started.
