I haven’t had a consistent primary care doctor since I turned 18 and moved on from the pediatrician I’d seen since birth.
Though I get a yearly physical, it’s typically with a new doctor every time, depending on my location, who’s available, my insurance and which office picks up the phone — usually after several calls and endless hold music. Timely appointments are tough to come by, so if I need more immediate attention, I’ll head to an urgent care.
When I finally do get to see a doctor, it’s a…
