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Howdoyoureceivesecondary care? Primary care practitioners often offer referrals for their patients. The issue with referrals to secondary care is that the process may be burdensome for the patient.

Whatistheharmwithreferringsecondary carepractitioners? Because of the stigma to pursue a career as a primary care doctor, there is a higher demand than supply. Overworked primary care physicians have it easier to unnecessarily refer patients to secondary care, whichcanwastetimeforbothparties.

How many people are affected by unaccessible care overall? The barriers to accessingclinicsmeanthat1/4ofAmericansdo not have the privilege of checkups or a consultant for medical issues. Another 14% view the ER as primary care (which can affect wait times for other urgent matters and pricey medicalbillsforthepatient).

Dear Diary, Something hurts. Maybe it's ego, a bone, or the fragile human heart. It all hurts The moment you realize __________, the more that it clicks the more it hurts. I'd rather live in blissful ignorance.