If you join and stay with a primary care practice that you feel comfortable with, there are a number of benefits including: the practice team can get to know you and the problems that you are facing, they will get to know all the conditions you face rather than about one disease, the team will act as your advocate helping you find your way around the health system and advising you about options open to you. Joining a practice may also entitle you to the benefits of enrolling with a PHO such as reduced costs of doctor visits and prescription medicines.