Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...

Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System

Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System

At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...

Introduction To Health Care Delivery System

Introduction To Health Care Delivery System

The healthcare system is constantly changing and complex. Various services are available from different healthcare providers, but gaining access to these services has become challenging for people with limited healthcare insurance. Uninsured people present a challenge to healthcare because they frequently postpone or forego treatment.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) advocates for a patient-centered, effective, safe, timely, equitable, and effective healthcare system. The National Priorities...

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities

Continuing Care

Continuing Care

Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is increasing because people are living longer. Many people do not have families or others to care for them. Continuing care is mainly for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or suffering from a terminal disease. It is available within institutional settings or in homes. Examples include nursing centers or facilities, assisted living,...

Nursing Clinical Information System

Nursing Clinical Information System

Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS)
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

CD28-deficient mice are vulnerable to mouse papillomavirus MmuPV1 infection of the skin and mucosae.

PLoS pathogens·2026

Same author

Trends and variations in admissions for cannabis use disorder among pregnant women in United States.

Journal of perinatal medicine·2024

Same author

The full transcription map of cottontail rabbit papillomavirus in tumor tissues.

PLoS pathogens·2024

Same author

Navigating the Global Pandemic in Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Emerging Challenges and Proposed Solutions.

Maternal and child health journal·2024

Same author

Holistic Caring: A Wonder Drug.

Holistic nursing practice·2024

Same author

Doctoral graduates' attitudes toward scholarly work and Institutional Review Board and Quality Improvement Committee education and submission processes: A pilot study.

Nursing outlook·2024

Same journal

Clinical pharmacokinetics of colistimethate sodium and formed colistin in patients with renal impairment or on dialysis modalities: a systematic review and implications for precision dosing.

Postgraduate medicine·2026

Same journal

The role of type D personality in pregnancy symptom severity, functional limitations, and maternal ambivalence.

Postgraduate medicine·2026

Same journal

Operational and demographic predictors of leaving without being seen in a high-volume tertiary emergency department: a five-year case-control study.

Postgraduate medicine·2026

Same journal

Risk of adverse effects of the concomitant use of statins with calcium channel blockers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Postgraduate medicine·2026

Same journal

Association between frailty and major chronic disease-free life expectancy: a large community-based longitudinal study.

Postgraduate medicine·2026

Same journal

The prevalence of functional iron deficiency and its impact on mortality in patients receiving hemodialysis.

Postgraduate medicine·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion

Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion

Published on: January 20, 2019

Embracing the convenient care concept.

Allison H Ferris, Thomas M McAndrew, Debra Shearer

Postgraduate Medicine

|January 29, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Convenient care centers, or retail clinics, offer basic medical services for common ailments. This model, often staffed by nurse practitioners, presents an opportunity for medical schools to innovate primary care delivery.

More Related Videos

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion

Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion

Published on: January 20, 2019

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Primary Care Medicine
Health Services Research
Healthcare Innovation

Background:

Primary care faces declining interest and student enrollment, creating a healthcare system gap.
Convenient care centers (retail clinics) have emerged as an entrepreneurial healthcare delivery model.
These clinics, often located in retail settings, provide basic medical care for common conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the changing landscape of primary care.
To explore the potential of convenient care models for medical school practice plans.
To propose an innovative convenient care model integrating medical and nursing programs.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the current convenient care center market.
Identification of ownership trends (retail vs. healthcare systems).
Proposal for a new model integrating a College of Medicine practice plan and College of Nursing graduate program.

Main Results:

Retail organizations (CVS, Walgreens, Target) dominate retail clinic ownership (73%).
Hospital systems and physician groups own a smaller percentage (12%).
Few medical school practice plans have engaged with this trend, with notable exceptions.

Conclusions:

Convenient care centers represent a significant shift in primary care delivery.
Medical schools have an opportunity to adapt and integrate into this evolving model.
A proposed model integrates medical and nursing education to establish a stand-alone convenient care clinic.