Primary Care is a specialty of medicine devoted to the comprehensive health care of an individual throughout their life. Many primary care doctors know their patients personally and can diagnose a variety of ailments or refer their patient to another doctor outside of their expertise. They emphasize disease prevention and health promotion. They aim to earn the trust of the patient in order to make their practice a true family experience since they see patients of all ages.
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Nine years ago, a physician determined that Shonda Coleman has lupus, a disease without a cure that basically causes a person's immune system to attack itself. And though her medical situation doesn't seem to be improving and she's taking eight different... Continue Reading
The now-imminent physician shortage in this country — a dearth of up to 120,000 in the next 12 years, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges – seemed to creep up on us like a serial killer spooking for the unsuspecting young college girl in a bad horror... Continue Reading
The dog days of summer in the tri-county area can be so energy depleting that even the Palmetto bugs move at a slower pace. Ticks, fleas and mosquitoes? Not so much. If they could talk, we'd hear, "Warmer and wetter is better." And, as one might expect with bloodthirsty... Continue Reading
The next time you reach for the salt shaker, pause to ask yourself, "Does this dish really need the extra salt?" The answer is most likely "no." Alexis Appel, a registered dietician and nutritionist with Roper St. Francis Healthcare, said most Americans consume... Continue Reading
Located in Mount Pleasant, the Charleston Men's Clinic specializes exclusively in men's sexual health, including problems with erectile dysfunction, Low-T, premature ejaculation and Peyronie's disease. The clinic has been praised for the expertise and... Continue Reading
Known for its unique beauty and history, South Carolina's Lowcountry is synonymous with majestic marshes, Southern cuisine and sandy beaches. Over the past two decades, the Lowcountry has also become known for its progressive health care initiatives... Continue Reading
Having high cholesterol is not a death sentence, but it is an issue that shouldn't be ignored. Experts agree that a comprehensive plan including diet, exercise, prescription drugs and even natural medications is the optimal path to avoid coronary heart disease... Continue Reading
Medical specialists are needed for everything from delivering babies to treating cancers, but it's the primary care doctors who are the quarterbacks of your health care. They catch the problems, coordinate the referrals and take into account lifestyle and... Continue Reading
Because technological advances, economics and policy adjustments have transformed the relationship between doctors and their patients, providing health care services has evolved into a more patient-centered approach, with emphasis on quality instead of... Continue Reading
Only one thing is important to your family doctor at Palmetto Primary Care: you and your family. That's why this practice is designed specifically to meet your family's every health need. "In a nutshell, we're a full-service health care provider where..." Continue Reading
