Abstract
Over the years, primary care and its meaning has evolved to include more than just the care that is delivered. Between the quality metrics, meaningful use, and value-based payment modifiers, clinicians are being scored on and therefore spending more time on nonclinical activities. Despite an ever growing awareness that health and wellness has a significant social and cultural component that stems from the daily actions of individuals, healthcare delivery systems, historically, have placed themselves at the center of the care continuum with their focus primarily being on the treatment of disease rather than facilitating healthier living. As a result, the de facto healthcare approach to seniors is often reactive rather than proactive, with endless referrals to specialists, increased prescriptions, and hospitalizations in response to issues as they present themselves.
Our practice focuses on offering a healthcare experience that allows every individual the opportunity to age gracefully and be able to make the most of their years by maximizing their ability to engage with all that life has to offer and ensuring they have the chance to spend as much meaningful time as possible with families and friends in the comfort of their own homes and routines. While hospital stays can’t always be avoided, a clinical practice that allows seniors to thrive and live to their full potential is one that provides a continuum of care and support.
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Phillips, J.V., Phillips, S.L. (2018). Primary Care Clinic Model. In: Wasserman, M., Riopelle, J. (eds) Primary Care for Older Adults. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61329-1_7
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