The amount of time it takes to see and feel a difference in your fitness level can vary depending on factors such as the type of exercise, the intensity of the workout, and the individual's starting fitness level.
The amount of time it takes to see and feel a difference in your fitness level can vary depending on factors such as the type of exercise, the intensity of the workout, and the individual's starting fitness level.
You've done your research and you love what concierge medicine has to offer. You know the next step is meeting with concierge care physicians so that you can find the right fit.
Here are five tips for conducting those all-important meet-and-greets.
Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D. Shares with us, in his blog last month in Medical Economics, the importance of the amount of time your primary care physician (PCP) spends with you, the reasons why they spend too little time and the serious consequences of that situation. At Total Access Medical we share Dr. Schimpff's views and utilize this call to action by giving our patients the time and attention necessary to achieve the best outcomes of their over all health.
Life is going along fine. Then suddenly a fall or unexpected health problem changes a loved one’s needs — and now, you’re the caregiver. You know the discussion you need to have with your loved one, yet like many adult children who are thinking of moving their elderly parents, the three words “assisted living facility” seem unwelcoming, debilitating and glum. Should you recommend a senior living home, a 24 hour nurse or should you consider placing your loved one under the care of a concierge doctor?
When we’re young, it’s up to our parents to take care of us. If there’s a tummy ache or a sniffle, we turn to them for the answers. But then we grow up and it’s not always so clear who has the answers. Along the way, we turn to doctors to answer the more difficult and complicated questions. In the age of the internet, websites and forums can seem like doctors on demand. The problem with turning to the web for information is that it’s just not a replacement for a doctor.
There’s a great deal of information you need to understand when you or a loved one makes the transition from the hospital to home after inpatient treatment. Returning home can result in unexpected challenges for older adults and many struggle to manage their medications, schedule follow-up appointments and obtain in-home care. Consequently, patients are unable to successfully make the transition and return to the hospital.
"Whether between meetings or during a board meeting, we try to keep our clients happy and healthy in their life." - Dr. David Perkins
Telemedicine—what is it, why does it matter, and what should you be aware of before diving in? Here are telemedicine pros and cons as we see it.
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) says, "Formally defined, telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status. Telemedicine includes a growing variety of applications and services using two-way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools and other forms of telecommunications technology."
While every physician's reason to move to a concierge medicine model is uniquely their own, there are some overarching themes that we've seen. Here are some of the reasons.
It's no secret that traditional healthcare models are based on volume, meaning the more patients a doctor sees in a day, the better—at least for the practice. Primary care physicians often carry a caseload of 2000+ patients, an unwieldy number that results in shorter and shorter visits.
Remember, your personal wellness plan is supposed to encourage you, not defeat you. Here's how to make sure it helps instead of hurts.
