Here's a case that proves Planned Parenthood's unique function. PP offers rapid HIV testing. I get a test every year because you catch that shit early, the available treatments give you a nearly normal life.
Now this last year, I didn't go to PP for my annual lady check up for reasons that are long and boring.
So I asked my primary care physician during the annual everything else check up for a rapid test. She didn't have it and was surprised PP did. So instead of a finger prick I got a blood draw and waited. Weeks later I got a test report for everything else tested for (liver / diabetes / etc.) except the HIV and other STD tests. I ended up having to call to get the results.
So compare the 10 minute HIV test with immediate results versus the 8 week odyssey for finding out my sexual health status.
Planned Parenthood is brilliant at what they do. They do it well. Primary care physicians are shiat at reproductive health.
Now this last year, I didn't go to PP for my annual lady check up for reasons that are long and boring.
So I asked my primary care physician during the annual everything else check up for a rapid test. She didn't have it and was surprised PP did. So instead of a finger prick I got a blood draw and waited. Weeks later I got a test report for everything else tested for (liver / diabetes / etc.) except the HIV and other STD tests. I ended up having to call to get the results.
So compare the 10 minute HIV test with immediate results versus the 8 week odyssey for finding out my sexual health status.
Planned Parenthood is brilliant at what they do. They do it well. Primary care physicians are shiat at reproductive health.