How Large Will Shortage of Primary Care Physicians Be?

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How Large Will Shortage of Primary Care Physicians Be?
Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) are doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent a myriad of injuries and diseases. These health professionals offer comprehensive care and can manage acute health problems, such as allergic reactions, colds, flu, and bronchitis, and chronic health issues, such as diabetes mellitus. The shortage of PCPs is likely to be large in upcoming years since many graduates are not choosing medical-related courses.
According to a 2020 report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), there will be a shortage of between 21,400 and 55,200 PCPs in the United States of America (USA) by 2033 (Association of American Medical Colleges 1). The country is likely to encounter a significant shortage of PCPs in the future. As the USA continues to do everything possible to combat the coronavirus pandemic, it has become clear that one of the problems affecting this nation is limited human resources in the healthcare sector. David Skorton, the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of AAMC, said that the healthcare demands are rising and the number of PCPs is decreasing (Association of American Medical Colleges 1). As such, the country should be prepared to address the most significant challenge in the future, which is the limited number of PCPs to address the needs of the rapidly growing population.
The primary question that the government should ask itself is whether all citizens of the USA have sufficient access to PCPs. The coronavirus pandemic is a gauge of what would happen if the population of sick individuals increases with the current number of PCPs (Kerns and Willis 1). Indeed, it has shown that the USA needs more PCPs to address the needs of all Americans without straining the current workforce. Some of the things that will further contribute to the shortage of PCPs in the USA are the increasing number of the aging population and the rapid rise of the general population.
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