Primary care may not be the most impressive area of medicine. Still, it is a specialty that isneededfor every person, regardless of age or gender. Even if you feel good and have nocomplaints, you need a basic check-up once a year that includes a physical exam, basicbloodwork, and an EKG. Also, depending on age and gender, you may need a referral forevidence-based preventive services, such as a GYN exam, mammogram, or GI referral.But the most significant part of primary care is the management of acute and chronic illness. Theissue,whether minor (such as a flu) orlong-termmajor(such as hypertension, diabetes, orarthritis), needs medical attention and professional care.Primary care focuses on helping you have the most productive life as long as possible and makethe most of any health situation. It is not just a prescription; it is on-time, personalized adviceand intervention that help you manage your disease and improve the quality of your life.