
Am Fam Physician. 2000;62(9):1968
Having a usual source of care enhances achieving clinical prevention goals for children and adults. There is room for improvement, and differences between the practices of internists and family physicians suggest that slightly longer visits and having health insurance might contribute to achieving proven prevention strategies.
Have usual source (%) | No usual source (%) | |
---|---|---|
Children: | ||
Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus | 97 | 90 |
Polio | 96 | 85 |
Measles-mumps-rubella | 92 | 82 |
Hepatitis B | 80 | 73 |
Adults: | ||
Blood pressure check | 83 | 56 |
Cholesterol check | 51 | 23 |
Flu shot | 30 | 13 |
General examination | 52 | 28 |
Men: prostate examination | 36 | 10 |
Women: Papanicolaou smear | 60 | 47 |
Women: mammogram | 51 | 29 |
Women: Any breast examination | 65 | 46 |
General internist (%) | Family physician (%) | |
---|---|---|
Blood pressure check | 90 | 83 |
Cholesterol check | 66 | 51 |
Flu shot | 43 | 30 |
General examination | 62 | 50 |
Men: prostate examination | 52 | 35 |
Women: Papanicolaou smear | 60 | 57 |
Women: mammogram | 60 | 48 |
Women: Any breast examination | 70 | 63 |