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Provider is on call 24/7 |
Benefits: - Direct access to a provider familiar with the patient
- No middleman
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In practice at: The Office of Michael McKenzie (NWH), Revere Broadway (MGH), Renaissance Health (MGH), Urban Medical Group (BIDMC), The Office of Dr. Kristen Keefe (BWH)
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Exemplary Practice
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The practice offers a specialized professional team to provide care to patients in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities, and in assisted living facilities |
Benefits: - Use of this specialized team promotes patient safety
- Promotes both coordination and continuity of care
- Supports patients who otherwise may be lost to the health care system
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In practice at: Waltham Geriatrics (MAPS), Urban Medical Group (BIDMC)
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Exemplary Practice
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The gynecology surgeon schedules consult appointments after obstetrical hours |
Benefits: - Physician spends undistracted time with patients
- Enhances appointment access
- Improves the patient/physician relationship, showing understanding of gynecology surgery patient's feelings
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In practice at: New England OB/GYN Associates (BWH)
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Exemplary Practice
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The practice provides open walk-in hours at a set time every day |
Benefits: - Enhanced access to a known provider
- Promotes both coordination and continuity of care
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In practice at: Bowdoin Health Center (BIDMC), Concord Hillside Adult Medicine (HVMA)
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Exemplary Practice
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Access to alternative care therapies, e.g., clinical psychology, massage therapy, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, aesthetics and aromatherapy, qigong, reflexology, Reiki, and therapeutic touch, in the office |
Benefits: - Enhances availability to access alternative care
- Emotionally supportive
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In practice at: The Office of Dr. Kristen Keefe (BWH)
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