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>> Minor medical stuff, or to get antibiotics prescribed, etc.
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>Exactly. When you think about it however, what does the traditional primary care MD do besides give flu shots, prescribe antibiotics and shill expensive meds for big pharma?

Sounds like you need to find a better primary. At my last physical, my primary spent about an hour with me (albeit some of it talking about childraising--she has three kids at home). She did a thorough exam, and listened to the concerns I'd come in with. Yes, she sent me to a specialist, but it was appropriate. Other than the usual blood and urine tests that go with a physical, the only test I had was an EKG in the office.

My doc is part of a group, so when I'm sick or injured, I see whoever's in the office, but I've been pleased with every doc I've seen in this practice.

Tamar