Advantages of Primary Care

Assignment Details (250 words + 1-2 References)

• Are there advantages to a primary-care based health system?
• Can this type of system be best controlled through managed care?
• What are the pros and cons of requiring patients to enter the health care system through an initial gatekeeper health care provider (e.g., primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant)?

Please share any personal experiences you feel are relevant to the discussion.