What Is the Difference Between General Primary Care and Specialization

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between general primary care and specialization among physicians?

• A) Primary care physicians require more advanced and longer training than specialists who only learn one branch of medicine.
• B) Primary care physicians accept Medicaid and Medicare insurance but specialists only accept private insurance or cash/credit.
• C) Primary care physicians work in public clinics and hospitals whereas specialists work in private settings.
• D) Primary care physicians generally treat all patients for all reasons whereas specialists only treat specific patients or conditions and typically require referrals from primary care doctors.

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