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Improving patient care in a changing environment: a teaching case.

W B Weeks1

  • 1Center for the Aging, Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH, USA.

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
|June 6, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This case study examines how healthcare system pressures impact a geriatrician's practice. It suggests incorporating patient, coworker, and organizational perspectives to improve care delivery and practice life.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Previous analyses on improving geriatric care relied on survey data, which can be difficult to apply in real-world practice settings.
  • External pressures within the healthcare system significantly affect medical practitioners and their ability to deliver patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case study illustrating the impact of healthcare system changes on a practicing geriatrician.
  • To analyze potential strategies for improving a geriatrician's practice and patient care through a multi-perspective approach.

Main Methods:

  • A detailed case study methodology focusing on a single practicing geriatrician, Dr. Bob Collins.
  • Qualitative analysis of the challenges and changes experienced by the physician due to external healthcare system pressures.

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Main Results:

  • The case study demonstrates how external forces necessitate significant practice modifications for geriatricians.
  • Dr. Collins's practice and personal life are shown to be dramatically altered by these systemic changes.

Conclusions:

  • Improving geriatric care requires understanding the practical challenges faced by physicians.
  • Integrating patient, coworker, and organizational viewpoints is crucial for enhancing both practice efficiency and the quality of geriatric healthcare.