Not Otherwise Specified Episode 3.8 — Who Can See Their PCP?

In this episode of Not Otherwise Specified, Dr. Lisa Rosenbaum examines why patients often cannot see their primary care providers for sick visits or chronic-illness care. One thought posits that the lack of access reflects more than scheduling issues or workforce shortages. Through conversations with clinicians, the episode explores how a growing emphasis on prevention, screening, and quality metrics may unintentionally crowd out care for acute illness and complex chronic disease, reshaping both clinical priorities and professional identities. The discussion raises broader questions about what primary care is meant to do and what is imperiled if caring for the sick becomes secondary to managing risk. The podcast is available here.

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