Three Oddities That You May Want In A Family Doctor

I used to tell myself that I would dedicate myself to getting healthy "later," but "later" never came. I ate very unhealthy foods and always told myself I would start eating healthier "tomorrow." I needed to start exercising, but I would tell myself I would join the gym "next month." When I reached a milestone birthday, I realized that I had set so many health goals that had come and gone in the past decade and had to finally get serious about getting healthy. I then began researching health tips online and found quite a few that inspired me to finally start eating healthy and getting into shape. I still have a ways to go, but I am finally now on the way to achieving my goals! I know so many health blogs inspired me, so I decided to create one of my own to share my health tips on!

Three Oddities That You May Want In A Family Doctor

30 December 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When selecting a doctor for the entire family, the first things that you will consider are how they operate as a healthcare professional. You will take a look at their education, how long they have been in business, and the services that they offer. There are some further considerations that you may want to make when it comes to selecting a family medicine doctor. Here are three oddities that you may want to look for in a physician that treats your entire family. 

A doctor that can change locations or make house calls

There are times where it may not be easy to get to the hospital when one of your family members is sick. Depending on the length of the doctor's office from your home, it can be a long and uncomfortable trip for everyone involved during an urgent situation. For this reason, you may consider a family doctor that offers house calls. Some medical concierge businesses offer house calls and you can find a physician who both operates out of an office and offers in-call appointments. 

A person the children are comfortable with

Children will not like going to a doctors office for a number of reasons. The wait times, the shots, and the uncomfortable examination rooms can make it difficult for a child to find any enjoyment in going to see the doctor. One important thing about the doctor's personality can make children happy, which is having a doctor that is easy to talk to. The children in the family being able to speak to the doctor means that they will be open if they are having possible health issues. It also means that when the time comes for your children to go to the doctor by themselves, they will be open with him about their needs. 

A physician that won't mince words

Sometimes, you need someone to tell it to you like it is. If someone's BMI is hitting the obese levels, the doctor should sit them down and talk to them about a good idea. If someone in the family has blood sugar levels that have tested pre-diabetic, the doctor will need to be firm with them about cutting back sugar. A doctor that does not hold back the truth makes things better for your family as far as correcting health issues. The physician being upfront about any issues with you can make you comfortable and make it clear that your healthcare is top-priority. 

Contact a clinic, like Kinston Medical Specialists PA, for more help.

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I used to tell myself that I would dedicate myself to getting healthy "later," but "later" never came. I ate very unhealthy foods and always told myself I would start eating healthier "tomorrow." I needed to start exercising, but I would tell myself I would join the gym "next month." When I reached a milestone birthday, I realized that I had set so many health goals that had come and gone in the past decade and had to finally get serious about getting healthy. I then began researching health tips online and found quite a few that inspired me to finally start eating healthy and getting into shape. I still have a ways to go, but I am finally now on the way to achieving my goals! I know so many health blogs inspired me, so I decided to create one of my own to share my health tips on!

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