These principles can vary depending on the country, cultural setting, and academic discipline. In general, the core principles associated with primary health care are: equitable distribution, community participation, intersectoral coordination, appropriate technology, and health promotion. Some disciplines add the principles of primary care being culturally appropriate, and effective as well as efficient. Equitable distribution means quality care that extends across all walks of life, and public or community participation means that patients and their communities have the right to be participants in their health care and health decisions. Intersectoral coordination refers to various aspects of healthcare, like specialists and hospitals, working together for the health of a patient. Appropriate technology refers to using the right interventions for the patient and situation in question. Health promotion means providing sound, accessible medical information to the broader community, such as advice about nutrition, maternal and prenatal care, and disease control. At Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui MD, our primary care providers adopt these important principles when approaching your care.