How to Choose a Primary Care Physician with Dr. Vivian Tran

<p>Scripps Dr. Vivian Tran discusses primary care physicians, including how to choose one that's right for you and why your relationship with a primary care physician is important: www.scripps.org/6521p</p> <p>Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth!</p> <p>Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/<br /> Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth<br /> YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube<br /> Instagram: www.instagram.com</p> <p>What's the role of the primary care doctor? (0:50)<br /> What are the different types of primary care doctors? (1:09)<br /> Why is it so important to have a primary care doctor? (2:07)<br /> How important are location, office hours, gender, age and language? (4:15)<br /> What kind of research should I do to find the right primary care doctor? (6:45)<br /> What are the pros and cons of family members sharing the same doctor? (9:17)<br /> Should I switch to a geriatrician when I turn 50, 60, or 70? (10:04)<br /> What should I bring to my first visit? (11:03)<br /> How often should I see my primary care doctor? (12:48)<br /> Is it better to see a solo practitioner or a member of a medical group? (14:13</p>