But primary care isn’t one monolithic form of care. There are several types of primary care physicians you may need throughout your life. Knowing more about the different PCPs available can help you ...

A primary care physician (PCP) is a medical doctor trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries in the general population. They may refer you to specialists for ...

Many rural areas don’t have enough primary care physicians, but osteopathic physicians, or DOs, could help fill the gap in rural care, NPR reported June 5. Between 1990 to 2022, the number of DOs has ...

Diagnostic errors affect approximately 12 million U.S. adult patients each year, according to a 2011 study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Such errors could harm patients and also ...

For years, many people believed they should only see an MD. But now, DOs have become more popular. So how do they differ and are they as good? A new study sought to answer that very question. UCLA ...