Seeing the same doctor when you're sick is smart, say researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine. In a study of 42, 700 people, those who regularly visited a particular health care centre were 16 per cent more likely to get flu shots and 19 per cent more likely to have mammograms than those with no regular site of care. Those who saw the same doctor were even likely to do so.
Why? Patients may be more willing to trust and listen to familiar doctor's recommendations. And doctor who know their patients are likely more aware of what preventive measures are needed.
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