How Your Doctor’s Visit Will Be Changed by COVID

Post author:Family Medical Centers
Post published:October 10, 2020
Post category:General Health

How Your Doctor’s Visit Will Be Changed by COVID

If you have been putting off your doctor’s visit because everything has been limited to virtual appointments as much as possible, you’re not alone. A lot of people are not comfortable with telehealth options, and a basic phone call is often insufficient. If you’re done waiting to see a doctor in person, you can make an appointment with us today, but your visit will look much different than you’re probably used to.

Wearing masks

It is recommended that everyone wear masks where social distancing is not possible. Clearly, while a doctor is examining you, they will be a lot closer than six feet. That means that you and all of our medical staff will be wearing masks at all times. When that is not possible, we will take as much precaution as possible, including making sure that our masks remain in place. Remember that these measures are to protect us so that we can keep doing what we do.

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What Training Sets DOs Apart

Post author:Family Medical Centers
Post published:December 20, 2019
Post category:General Health

What Training Sets DOs Apart

When you are looking for a new family practice doctor or primary care doctor, you may be confused about the difference between an MD and a DO. MDs and DOs are similar in a lot of ways, and they treat the same illnesses and age groups. However, DOs go through some additional training and approach medicine in a slightly different way. Here’s what you need to know about the additional training that DOs have received.

Osteopathic Schools

DOs attend osteopathic schools, which train them in a variety of additional skills. These schools train DOs to treat the body as a whole and specifically train them to be primary care physicians. At these schools, they also receive additional training on the musculoskeletal system, which can help them treat the body as a whole rather than treating only symptoms. The training that is received in these schools gives DOs an advantage in diagnostics and treatment.

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