StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times.

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ER Patient-Centered Patients Management 100

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. They’re like a hybrid between a primary care clinic and the ER—open late, available on weekends, and usually accepting walk-ins. No long waits like you’d experience in an ER.

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ER Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Patient-Centered 52

StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. Between coughs, he managed to give me a faint smile. What can I do to help you in our ER today?" And then, I saw what was underneath--the physical limitations of his body during a time of illness.

Physicals 100

Physicals ER IT Patient-Centered 100

Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Concierge medicine is a healthcare model that offers patients personalized care, better access to their doctor, and a more proactive approach to managing their health. He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. "A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients."

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Healthcare Appointment Chronic Condition Patient-Centered 52

GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

I have so many questions, and I promise we’re going to get to the management of anxiety and serious illness. Because I might be able to cope and manage in one situation with the skills and supports that I have, and with those same skills and supports, and another situation kind of come unraveled. Great to be here.

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Illness IT Diagnosis Patient-Centered 130

GeriPal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary We recently published a podcast on palliative care for kidney failure, focusing on conservative kidney management. Today we’re going to focus upstream on the decision to initiate dialysis vs conservative kidney management. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:12 This is Alex Smith. So we got a lot to cover.

Management 117

Management Patient-Centered Patients IT 117

Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place. No more googling "ER near me" in a panic; you can get quick and competent care at an urgent care center.

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Clinic Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Chronic Condition 52