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Old 11-23-2010, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by invisable View Post
It seems like every Dr. I go to just goes down the path he specializes in,
Suggesting other avenues is generally (though not exclusively) the purview of the PCP, which brings to mind that oldie but aptie...

What's the difference between a general practioner and a specialist?

A GP treats what you've got. A specialist thinks you've got what s/he treats.
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