Primary Care Provider Responsibilities

The video tutorial introduces the concept of a primary care provider and when to visit one. It includes a conversation at a doctor's office where a patient discusses neck and shoulder pain, possibly due to prolonged computer use. The doctor suggests physiotherapy as a solution. The video explains healthcare terms like primary care provider and physiotherapy, and concludes with a discussion on the importance of routine checkups.

What is the role of a primary care provider?

• To specialize in heart diseases

• To perform surgeries

• To see patients with common medical problems

• To provide emergency care

What was the patient's main complaint during the doctor's visit?

• Headache

• Stomach ache

• Fever

• Neck and shoulder pain

How long had the patient been experiencing symptoms?

• About a year

• A month

• A few days

• Several years

What activity did the doctor suggest might be causing the patient's pain?

• Running

• Sleeping on a hard bed

• Sitting at a computer

• Lifting heavy objects

What type of care did the doctor recommend to the patient?

• Surgery

• Medication

• Physiotherapy

• Diet change

What does physiotherapy include?

• Only exercises

• Only massages

• Exercises, massages, or use of equipment

• Only use of equipment

How often should one schedule appointments with a primary care provider for routine checkups?

• Every six months to a year

• Every month

• Every two years

• Every week