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Patient Testimonial – Austin Ault

Logansport Memorial Hospital

My wife brought me to the ER where I was assessed and referred to Orthopedics. The next morning, I called to schedule my appointment. About 20 minutes later, I received a phone call saying I needed to report back to the ER to get IV antibiotics, as I would need to have surgery Friday, after my appointment.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

In a typical concierge model, patients pay an annual or monthly fee in exchange for services like longer appointment times, direct communication with their doctor via phone or email, and enhanced preventive care. A rushed fifteen-minute appointment simply wasn’t enough for someone with complex needs.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. Your ongoing appointments help foster a strong patient-doctor relationship , making it easier to discuss your concerns and receive personalized care. So, make that appointment, build that connection, and take charge of your health.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

Learn more about which symptoms mean you should go to urgent care or the ER, as well as when to use telehealth or see a primary care doctor. In these cases, an urgent care clinic might be the best option since it offers same-day appointments, extended hours, and immediate treatment.

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Comics and Humor in Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nathan Gray

GeriPal

And a doc over in Spain named Monica Lalanda, who is an ER doc and also a cartoonist, reached out to me and said you don’t have to do this anonymously. So for those listening to the podcast, this is a clown looking very sad and what looks like a hospital administrator. So I got back into it anonymously. That blew my mind.

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

GeriPal

Michaels Hospital in Toronto, and health justice activist. Michael’s Hospital in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. You didn’t have to walk many blocks down the street to a hospital or another facility where people were getting world class care. Naheed, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast.

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The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Medicine: Guest Bob Wachter

GeriPal

At the Mayo clinic, for example, they’ve got a very robust hospital at home program. I think a lot of back office function, predicting ER loads and OR loads to do better scheduling of staff. There are also versions that are more prediction, but looking at things where that might be useful. That makes sense.

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