A different PCP may be most appropriate for each family member.

• Went to medical school and trained in general medicine and/or a specialty.
• Primary care physicians include:
  • Family Practice (FP): cares for all ages from birth through old age. May also serve as OB/Gyn in some practices.
  • Internal Medicine (IM): cares for adults and sometimes older adolescents.
  • Pediatrics: cares for children from birth to early adulthood.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN): Cares for women from adolescence through old age. Focuses on women’s health issues including pregnancy.