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Rethinking The Traditional Doctor's Visit.

Maureen A Mavrinac1

  • 1Maureen A. Mavrinac ( mamavrinac@gmail.com ) is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics and currently works with vulnerable elderly patients in inner-city Los Angeles. She worked with the clinic in this essay until the summer of 2017. The author thanks Jeffrey Ring for his encouragement and Diane Shannon for her meticulous initial review of the article. Names have been changed to protect people's privacy.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|February 6, 2018
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Shared medical appointments offer a novel approach to patient care, integrating physician and patient perspectives for enhanced healing outcomes. This alternative model redefines the therapeutic relationship.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare delivery models
  • Patient-centered care
  • Medical education

Background:

  • Traditional healthcare often isolates patients and physicians, potentially hindering holistic healing.
  • The need for innovative care models that address the complex needs of patients is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the efficacy of shared medical appointments as an alternative care model.
  • To identify the 'missing element' for healing within this collaborative framework.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of physician and patient experiences in shared medical appointments.
  • Exploration of the dynamics and perceived benefits of this alternative care setting.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Chronic CareDeterminants Of HealthDisparitiesPersonal Experience (-Narrative Matters-)Primary Care

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  • Shared medical appointments facilitate a unique collaborative environment between physicians and patients.
  • This model provides a crucial element for healing through shared understanding and support.

    • Conclusions:

    • Shared medical appointments represent a promising alternative care model that enhances the healing process.
    • Integrating patient and physician insights is key to optimizing therapeutic outcomes.