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Major Benefits for Referring to Home Health: - Reducing the need for ER or Urgent Care Visits - Reduce the risk of falls in patients who are short of breath through compensation techniques - Earlier intervention due to sign and symptom management - Improved patient education - Improved communication with providers - Helping to implement a treatment plan created by a medical professional

I love the discussion in this week’s Health:Further podcast with Marcus Whitney and Vic Gatto about the question of the impact of the annual physical exam. Thank you gentlemen, for turning the conversation in exactly the right direction – that our system, not our clinicians, are at blame for the irrelevance of the annual physical exam (eg. the annual wellness visit, the annual PCP check-in) that does little to truly help guide a patient’s health and well-being. But let’s be clear and not confuse two different concepts: the lack of evidence around the annual ADULT physical exam does not in any way negate the importance of primary care. It’s not the annual nature of a primary care visit that actually makes a real impact on health. It’s the continuity and coordination that #primarycare provides that actually prevents longer term disease. It’s the anticipatory guidance and real focus on prevention and management that the pediatric framework supplies in the well child visit. I find it interesting that this JAMA article is from 2021 compares our annual physical exam to that of the national health service in England and the Netherlands - both also having larger systems surrounding #publichealth and prevention that our #healthcare system is clearly not in a place to support. Our primary care teams need a broader transformation throughout the system. When we discuss real #transformation in healthcare, let’s be sure to acknowledge how our system as a whole needs to incentivize real change in an upstream manner, and not single out what is really more of a vestige of the checklist approach to financial payment on which our healthcare system continues to rely. #healthcareonlinkedin

We all know I am not a physician. However, it would occur to me that the information in this guide is worth reviewing. It is important to be informed about generally accepted preventative diagnostics by your age range. But, you know who is more familiar - YOUR doctor. A relationship with your primary care physician is critical to ensuring that you are on track for screenings and care based on accepted guidelines but more importantly your personal and family history. The current system is broken and not conducive to guiding personalized care. We deserve better. Let’s restore the patient and doctor relationship. Let’s remove barriers to care. Let’s put patients back in control with guidance from their doctor. #healthcare #primarycare #directprimarycare #sparkpittsburgh #youdeservebetter #ALICE https://lnkd.in/eTqWaif5

Patient Advocates' Role in Encouraging Discussions About Embarrassing Symptoms with Your Healthcare Provider Following up on my last post about patient advocates' role in reducing stigma, we all experience symptoms that can be embarrassing to talk about, from our 💩 habits to issues relating to intimacy, however, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about these situations to receive comprehensive and effective care. 😷 💬 👨🏽⚕️ Patient advocates encourage patients to speak openly with their healthcare providers for this exact reason. Remember, your healthcare provider has probably heard about and seen everything before! There’s no room for embarrassment in the exam room. 🗣 ❓If you’ve moved beyond the “embarrassment barrier” when discussing health issues with your provider, was there something or someone in particular that encouraged you to be more open? 💬 ⬇️ #healthadvocacy #healthcare #patientadvocacy #breakthestigma #dialogue #patientempowerment

Nobody plans to fail but we may fail to plan. Long-term care planning is more focused on putting contingencies in place so we can avoid those high medical bills not covered by Provincial Health care. The older we get the more at risk we become for chronic illnesses and terminal illnesses. We can significantly navigate our way so we can age gracefully and more importantly less costly with Long-Term Care Planning in place. This video is dedicated to Long-Term Care Planning!

As a rare disease patient, and after a frusterating health decline, I want to shed light on the importance of dedicated and inclusive healthcare in primary care settings. Our conditions may be uncommon, but our need for compassionate and comprehensive medical attention is significant. Primary care physicians play a crucial role in the healthcare system. For those of us with rare diseases, this role is pivotal, essential. The commitment to 'serve humanity, care for the sick, promote good health, and alleviate pain and suffering' is a promise that holds immense value. For rare disease patients, this means receiving the same level of attention and care as those with more common ailments. Our symptoms and concerns should be taken seriously. When we reach out, it is often because we are facing significant health challenges. It isn't a sniffle or a small injury. The journey of a rare disease patient is filled with uncertainty and struggle. We need our primary care providers to be our allies in this journey, to understand the severity of our conditions, and to provide us with the necessary support and medical care. Focusing in on my own health, I cannot explain to you the level of fear I experience/am experiencing, knowing I'm declining and not having a helping hand. Perhaps in my lifetime there will be no change in healthcare, but will do my best to encourage change for future generations. If another physician notices a severe lack of care coordination, unanswered messages, unmonitored medications, no followup appointments, I urge you to do what's best for the patient and reach out to your work colleague. You could potentially be saving a life. #raredisease #healthcare #patientsafety #healthcareadvocacy #advocacy

Integrated healthcare, where physical and mental health are treated together, leads to better outcomes. Studies show a 20% reduction in hospital admissions when healthcare is integrated. (Archer et al., Journal of the American Medical Association, 2012) .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #integratedhealthcare #IHNC #behavioralhealth #IBHprogram #healthcare #mentalhealth #mentalwellness

Do you know what Direct Primary Care is? When it comes to Direct Primary Care (DPC), it’s like discovering a hidden gem in the healthcare landscape. Click to learn more! I'd love to answer any questions you may have! Comment below! Freedom Health Systems

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐇𝐂𝐃? It's not very romantic, but imagine you are injured and unconscious in a hospital bed. Who would you want interacting with your doctors and having access to your information? For many people, the answer is their partner or closest loved one. This is why every one of us needs an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD). An AHCD will make it clear to your relatives and to your doctors who will oversee your medical care and who has access to your medical information. It also allows you to state your healthcare preferences, so your loved ones don't have to guess. Without this document, your loved one won't be able to get information on how you are doing or what is happening with your care. This situation also creates a risk that the doctors will be making decisions that you don't agree with. If you would like to create your own AHCD, please reach out to me at kaway@kawaylaw.com or 925-357-8845 #EstatePlanning #AHCD #AdvanceHealthCareDirective #LawOfficeOfKelleyAWay

Patient Advocates' Role in Encouraging Discussions About Embarrassing Symptoms with Your Healthcare Provider Following up on my last post about patient advocates' role in reducing stigma, we all experience symptoms that can be embarrassing to talk about, from our 💩 habits to issues relating to intimacy, however, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about these situations to receive comprehensive and effective care. 😷 💬 👨🏽⚕️ Patient advocates encourage patients to speak openly with their healthcare providers for this exact reason. Remember, your healthcare provider has probably heard about and seen everything before! There’s no room for embarrassment in the exam room. 🗣 ❓If you’ve moved beyond the “embarrassment barrier” when discussing health issues with your provider, was there something or someone in particular that encouraged you to be more open? 💬 ⬇️ #healthadvocacy #healthcare #patientadvocacy #breakthestigma #dialogue #patientempowerment