Direct Primary Care Society Mission

All work undertaken by the Direct Primary Care Society on behalf of its members, their patients and the public is guided by a clear vision, mission, and set of values. These elements are reflected in all of the Society’s programs, projects and initiatives.
 

VISION: The Society’s vision is: “Brilliance in Direct Patient Care.”
 

MISSION: Our mission is: Promoting national leadership in patient first medicine directly between the patient and physician and excellence in patient care through support, education, research and advocacy.
 

VALUES: The Society seeks to reflect the following values in all its programs and initiatives: 

Patients first: Compassion, caring and listening are at the heart of delivering the highest-quality patient care. We work to ensure members’ ability to facilitate access to patient care and deliver the highest quality of care.

Professionalism: Adhering to an uncompromising code of clinical and ethical standards. The cornerstones of these standards emphasize honesty, integrity, transparency and mutual respect. 

Lifelong learning: Pursuing knowledge and continuous improvement, embodying a spirit of intellectual curiosity and interchange through self-assessment and ongoing evaluation. 

Rigorous inquiry and creative work: Pursuing excellence through innovation, creativity, critical evaluation and open dialogue. 

Collaboration: Working together with mutual respect, collegiality and transparency. Collective and coordinated efforts through partnerships and teamwork encourage engagement, inspire ideas, create essential dialogue, and foster synergistic results. 

Social responsibility: A dedication to the greater good. Community leadership, volunteerism and stewardship are hallmarks of our ability to contribute to public health.

Diversity: Acknowledging, respecting and valuing differences. An inclusive approach to people, ideas and practice styles includes a willingness to listen to all points of view. The result is collectively better because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  
 

Contact DPCS at  800-524-2910 ext. 350