Primary care
Preventive care
Preventive care refers to care rendered to help prevent an injury or illness — such as a physical examination.
All preventive care is scheduled through your primary care physician. When scheduling preventive care with your PCP, be sure to call well in advance of when you would like to schedule an appointment. We suggest at least 30 days prior to your desired appointment date. Bring all of your prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as your immunization records to your appointment.
Routine primary care
Routine primary care refers to treatments for nonacute illness that are not life-threatening such as a sore throat, fever, cold or rash.
Routine primary care is scheduled through your primary care physician. To ensure prompt service, be sure to call ahead when scheduling routine primary care appointments with your PCP. We suggest at least four days prior to your desired appointment date. If a follow-up visit is needed, schedule it before you leave your PCP’s office.
Follow-Up care
Follow-up care refers to a visit with your primary care physician to monitor a previously diagnosed condition — such as an ear infection.
We recommend any follow-up appointments occur within 14 days of your original appointment. It is important to keep your follow-up appointments even if you are feeling better.
Did you know
Mammograms are probably the most important tool doctors have to diagnose and evaluate breast cancer. Mammograms are part of BCN benefits, and BCN facilities offer evening and weekend hours.
Prevention is the best treatment against disease. Your primary care physician provides the wellness exams and immunizations you and your family need to stay healthy.
If you've had a heart attack, beta-blocker medication may reduce your risk of another. These drugs make it easier for the heart to beat normally.
page modified 09/23/2011