Choosing a PCP

[YellowRose]

Hi all,

just curious, as i have never been on active duty before (other than our 1month a year stint). If you are assigned to a hospital as an attending, FP in my case, who do you choose to be your new PCP? Will the army let you choose outside the base from Tricare? i just think it's odd to have a colleague (and may ultimately be your friend as you work together) of yours also be your PCP.

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[colbgw02]

My understanding is that the assignment is relatively random, and I'm not sure that you get to "choose". You can ask for a change, probably even to a specific person, but I don't think they let you do that from the outset. I know that I was reassigned to an FP intern recently. I've never had any occasion to need my PCM, but if I did then I would definitely asked to be given someone else.

 

[NavyFP]

Hi all,

just curious, as i have never been on active duty before (other than our 1month a year stint). If you are assigned to a hospital as an attending, FP in my case, who do you choose to be your new PCP? Will the army let you choose outside the base from Tricare? i just think it's odd to have a colleague (and may ultimately be your friend as you work together) of yours also be your PCP.

You do get to choose, but not likely off base. I have had many colleagues, friends, and associates as patients. It is something you get used to. To pick a doc off base does not exactly give your department a ringing vote of confidence.