Coordinated Care Consultation Services

PATIENT EDUCATION

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To help you and your family understand every aspect of your diagnosis and the treatment options available to you I will: 
  • Define in easily understood language all of the medical terms relating to your specific diagnosis
  • Review all possible treatment options and explain the advantages, potential complications and side effects
  • Conduct post-physician debriefings in order to review and discuss any information that your doctor provided
  • Answer all questions you may have about your health and healthcare in a way you can understand 

CASE MANAGEMENT

To help you and your family view your health in a holistic way, and understand the purpose for each member of your medical team I will:
  • Come to your doctor's office for appointments if you wish, and provide interpretation for your diagnosis and therapy options
  • Explain the reason for each specialist involved in your medical care, and how they can help with your symptoms
  • Support you to obtain a second opinion regarding your diagnosis if necessary, and develop appropriate questions for your physicians and other providers, such as physical therapists, nutritionists, etc.

CARE COORDINATION

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To help you and your family develop a treatment team that is specific to your individual needs and responsive to your requests I will:
  • Provide follow-up consultation and after care suggestions if you require hospital or emergency room care
  • Encourage you to discuss any special concerns, symptoms or side effects you may be experiencing, so proper specialists can provide appropriate care
  • Develop an overall approach to your diagnosis and treatment, and communicate this plan all members of your medical team
  • Establish a comprehensive after care plan that includes appropriate follow-up appointments and monitoring of your progress
Please note that the consulting we do together is in addition to the care you receive from your treating physician(s) and other health providers. I do not provide primary health care, nor is the information on this website intended to replace discussion with your own health care providers. We are all partners in your health care team, and you are the center of that team.