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Ra patients should have coordinated care with pcp and a rheumatology doctor. ask your doc for referral!.. can u please explain? whats pcp?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

A Family Doctor: The best way to negotiate the health care system is to have at the head of the team your primary care physician or family doctor.

Answered 9/12/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

PCP = PMD: Primary care provider = primary medical doctor. He/she should be overseeing your specialty care, particularly if have more than two taking care of you. Good luck!

Answered 9/13/2013

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