Having a family doctor is a must for every family. This way the heath situation of the family is kept in check. It is also vital that one medical practitioner has the history of every member in the family. This is especially necessary if an out of the ordinary illness arises and you need to consult specialists. When you make a habit out of going to different doctor clinics every time you have a problem there is no proper medical record maintained and this could prove fatal if not available when the need arises. Finding doctor that can be a visiting doctor as well would be a wise decision. A lot of medical practitioners make house call during their non clinic hours and in time of emergencies. There would however be a difference in the doctor fee that they would charge.