Whenever you have a health concern, the first person you are likely to consult is your general practitioner (GP), or primary care doctor. After all, they know you and your medical history very well and can provide the care you need. Not only that, but your GP is a doctor who has broad knowledge and
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There is no more important professional relationship than between a patient and a doctor. Plus, when it comes to continuity of medical care, seniors can benefit greatly from developing and maintaining an ongoing relationship with a general practitioner (GP). Also referred to as family doctors or internists,GPs focus on a patient’s overall physical and mental health,
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Suppose you are suddenly, unexpectedly ill. It might be flu symptoms, a fever, shortness of breath, or pain in your lower back. Who are you going to contact? Certainly not your nearest ER, which is reserved for true medical emergencies. An urgent care facility might be an option, but it’s one where the attending physician
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Choosing a medical center that provides ongoing, comprehensive care and has your best interests at heart is key to ensuring you get the high-quality healthcare you deserve. At Palm Medical Center, we provide professional ongoing, holistic care management to ensure patients receive maximum quality of treatment and the best quality of life, regardless of their
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One of the main goals of the Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, was to try out new models of paying for healthcare in hopes of benefitting patients as well as hospitals and providers. One such model, which you may have heard while looking for different healthcare providers, is called the “value-based care” model. Let’s
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Here’s a novel approach to improving a healthcare system – taking a proactive approach, rather than a reactive one, to improve the quality of healthcare for patients by preventing problems before they arise. That’s the concept behind value-based care, which focuses on prevention in order to lower the need for expensive medical testing, ineffective medications,
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