What to expect
Practices differ in registration rules, appointment access and which services they provide on site.
A good place to start
Choose a practice that can provide continuity as well as a convenient appointment. Ask how referrals, repeat prescriptions and follow-up messages are handled.
What to compare
- Patient registration
- Appointment access
- Continuity of care
Prepare your questions
Write down why you are seeking care and what you want to understand. Check the practitioner’s professional registration and whether a referral is needed. These guides explain services; they cannot assess symptoms or choose treatment. Do not delay urgent care to compare listings.
Understand the other options
Physician society and health
Public-health, municipal and school physicians work with populations or defined community services.
General physician military
Military and port physicians work within specific occupational or operational settings.