Question 1

What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where you pay a monthly subscription fee directly to your physician for a range of primary care services. This model eliminates the red tape and restrictions of traditional medical practices, ensuring you receive personalized and accessible care.

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Question 2

What services are included in the DPC membership?

Accepted Answer

The DPC membership includes comprehensive primary care services such as routine check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and same-day or next-day appointments. It also covers basic lab tests and procedures performed in the office.

Question 3

Is Direct Primary Care the same as concierge medicine?

Accepted Answer

Although Direct Primary Care (DPC) and concierge (VIP) practice models have similarities such as membership fees and small patient panels, there are some very fundamental differences:
 • VIP charges significantly higher membership fees PLUS retail prices for medical services,
 • DPC has much lower member rates with INCLUDED medical services.

Question 4

Will I benefit if I don't need frequent medical care?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!  We believe that everyone benefits from more personalized medical care, which is why we offer customized healthcare tailored to each patient's specific needs. Being proactive with preventative healthcare is better than being reactive after more complicated medical issues arise.

Question 5

What about hospitalizations or specialty care?

Accepted Answer

By providing unparalleled access to your physician, our hope is to minimize referrals to specialists or hospitals. However, if needed, we will work closely with your hospitalist and/or specialists to help manage your care.

Question 6

How do I contact my physician after hours?

Accepted Answer

Since urgent medical needs don't always happen during business hours, you can call, text, email, video chat (Telemedicine), social media message, etc. your physician any time. It's how we provide personalized healthcare.

Question 7

What should I do if I need medical attention while traveling?

Accepted Answer

If you need medical attention while traveling, our independence from third-party payers allows us to communicate freely with patients. And since we know our patients so well, many illnesses can be diagnosed and treated remotely via phone, email, text, or webcam (TeleHealth / Telemedicine). We can even find a nearby pharmacy and order the appropriate medications, no matter where you are.

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Question 8

What do patients think about Direct Primary Care?

Accepted Answer

Our patients love the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model at Family Medicine of Pooler.  But don't take our word for it – check out the latest patient reviews.(https://www.familymedicineofpooler.com/reviews)

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