Question

Why is there an imbalance between primary care and specialty care in the United States? Discuss how to improve the current situation. 75 words

Answer 1

Ans) primary care physician is essential to help an individual navigate to good health and stay healthy; preventing disease by identifying risk factors; coordinating and managing chronic disease care for longevity and a better quality of life.

- Maldistribution refer to either a surplus or a shortage of the type of physicians needed to maintain the health status pf a given population at an optimum level.
- Geographic maldistribution: there is a lack PCPs in rural areas. Residents in theses areas are sicker, poorer than those in nonrural areas.

1.Many of the PCPs are leaving their practice midcareer either due to dissatisfaction or by moving into s subspecialty of internal medicine. The growth of new medical technology is the driving force behind the creation of specialty care.
2. Those who are in specialty care make more money than just regular PCP.
3.They also have flexible hours.
4.Most of the medical education in the US is focus on new techs. intensive procedures, and tertiary care setting, which most students find appealing.