Circus by Steven Mussey MD
In primary care, one of the best things we can do for a patient is to keep their experience from turning into a “Three Ring Circus.”
This means, explaining the purpose of each referral, making sure studies are communicated to the patient in a timely manner, discussing “where we are and where we need to go in the care plan,” answering questions, monitoring for unnecessary drugs, and adding or even eliminating unnecessary referrals. It takes extra time and additional visits, yet it will help that patient more than you can imagine.
Steven Mussey, M.D.
Since PC docs have been the sort of gatekeeper to specialists and tests, I always thought you were already doing this !?
Primary care pay for taming the lions in the 3 ring circus $0. Value……priceless
Gosh, that sounds like patient engagement….
Well said!