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Scripps family medicine physician Russell Zane, MD, discusses the role of primary care doctors, internal medicine physicians, osteopathic physicians and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6644p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com Family medicine vs. internal medicine. What’s the difference? (1:21) What is a geriatric physician? (2:03) What is an internal medicine physician? (2:21) Do primary care physicians treat mental illness? (2:58) How long can you be under the care of a pediatrician? (3:33) DO vs. MD. What is the difference? (4:04) What is a physician assistant (PA)? (5:41) What is a nurse practitioner (NP)? (6:32) Can NPs and PAs treat sore throats, sinus infections and earaches? (7:06) What is a primary care provider team? How do they improve patient access? (8:22) I’m 65, should I be seeing a geriatrician? (10:20) What should I know about my primary care pro