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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are healthy it’s fine.
If not try to find a doctor.[/quote]

I have some complex conditions that most PCPs don't have the training to monitor. I trust the specialists and for me the PCP or NP just needs to issue a couple of routine prescriptions. I didn't go for a concierge doctor because  I wasn't paying $2000 for them not to be able to manage my conditions, which are above their pay grade. I couldn't see what their extra special annual check ups would accomplish. My previous PCP (before she went concierge) knew that I knew more about my condition than she did.[/quote]

me too.  I have a PCP who is an NP and I love her.  She's kind and thoughtful and does a great job for treating random minor illness, blood work, mamogram tracking, etc.  For my more complicated condition, she provides whatever referrals/recommendations  I need and she and I both trust the specialists to treat those issues.  I wouldn't trust a PCP MD to treat them either, and I have had MDs in the past feel like they could do so and give me a hard time about referrals.  [/quote]

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