Being sick can be a frustrating and frightening experience, which is why it's always nice to have someone hold your hand and stay with you when you're hurting and scared.

Of course, MDs working for "typical" medical practices can't provide this level of care (there just aren't enough hours in their workdays). But house call doctors in concierge medical practices? They'll offer you plenty of comfort by your bedside in your home. (Yes, really.)

Dr. David Perkins, who is part of the Total Access Medical family, knows exactly what we're talking about. Below, he shares a specific story where he made a house call on a patient who needed to go to the hospital. He and his nurse stayed with the patient until paramedics arrived, and it made all the difference in the world to the patient and to Dr. Perkins.

By the way, if having a doctor "on call" sounds interesting to you (and if you're in the Greater Philly area), be sure to check out our concierge medical programs.