Question

Choosing a primary care doctor or a specialist is an important decision,because the quality of the care varies. In a paragraph describe some of the steps to finding a quality doctor

Answer 1

It is important to find a good specialists to make sure that you are getting the best care necessary. To start, you need to know what type of doctor is needed for your care. Then you need a healthcare plan. If you already have you, you may be subject to the doctors assigned to your plan. If not, take a look at all plans and their doctors. Find what you want and need in your doctor. You have to Mae sure they are reliable and experienced. Make a list of doctors and find which best fits you. You should ask around and get recommendations from hospitals, nurses, family, friends and healthcare professionals. Once you have your list, you should look at their ratings and reliability history. You can call The American Board of Medical Specialties (1-800-733-2267), Call the American Medical Association (AMA) at (312) 464-5000 and Call the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) at (800) 621-1773 or (312) 202-8000 for more information on the doctor/specialist. Next you should take a look at where your doctor is located, when they are open, usual time estimates, how many doctors "cover" for your doctor and what to do if urgent care is needed. You should also look into fees and hidden charges. Go with your gut and try to connect with your doctor. "It takes more than one visit for you and your doctor to get to know each other."

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Answer 2

Here are some of the steps in finding a quality doctor: First, you need to check your insurance. In your insurer's directory, you can check some websites of doctors and in this way, you can review about them. Second, consider hospital affiliation. Basing on the hospital where you want to go, this will also determine the choice of the doctor that you want. Third, look for board certification. This will serve as evidence that the doctor that you want is a medical degree holder. Fourth, watch out for red flags. This means that if they had records of claims of malpractices and disciplinary actions.