{"id":11996,"date":"2021-01-14T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T22:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=11996"},"modified":"2022-04-01T09:24:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T14:24:56","slug":"what-to-expect-at-your-primary-care-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-at-your-primary-care-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect at your primary care visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visiting your primary care provider is now virtual or in-person<\/p>\n

Health care is changing, and there are new, convenient ways to manage your health. From virtual visits and health management apps to going to a traditional appointment, health care providers and resources are more accessible than ever.<\/p>\n

To serve you better, OSF HealthCare now offers more ways for you to manage your health. As a patient, you now have more options for in-person and virtual urgent care options for minor injuries and illnesses, virtual primary care options and better access for the traditional face-to-face office visit.<\/p>\n

Mark Meeker, DO<\/a>, an internal medicine physician with OSF HealthCare, talks about how these changes can affect your health care journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith an eye on safety and convenience, health care clinicians are providing different and convenient ways for you to manage your health and connect with your physician or advanced practice provider,\u201d Dr. Meeker said. \u201cWe want to conveniently increase the touch points between patients and their care teams to enhance the quality of care they receive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether you choose a virtual or office visit, you\u2019re able to discuss a variety of topics, including:<\/p>\n