In much of today's healthcare market doctors are overwhelmed with the number of patients they have to see in order to keep their practices open and afford rising overhead costs due to complicated insurance coding and malpractice insurance. The pressure they are under can sometimes lead to generalized care and in the most severe cases, misdiagnosis due to rushed examinations. There is a new type of care emerging for patients who desire more personalized care and a chance to spend more time with their doctor discussing their health. This care can be called many things but two of the most popular names are Concierge Medicine and Boutique Medicine. While both of these types of care follow a similar business plan they each provide slightly different levels of personalization and attention for the patient.
One of the major benefits of being a part of a concierge or boutique medical system is the ability to make an appointment on short notice. Doctors who follow this business plan in the practices are able to limit the number of patients they see so that they have more flexibility. Participating in a concierge style medical practice will ensure that you will be able to see your doctor whenever you need to and that can be a great relief for any patient. Not only will you be able to schedule last minute appointments you will also be able to count on your appointment to start at or very near the time it is scheduled for. Seeing fewer patients also means that your doctor can allow for more time when scheduling appointments to ensure they have enough time to fully answer every patient's questions and still remain on schedule.
Another benefit that is gained by having a doctor who sees a limited number of patients is more personalized care. In large standard practices it is difficult for a doctor to remember every patients name let alone all of the medical details and history of the patients care. With smaller concierge or boutique medicine the doctors are able to focus on fewer patients and truly provide them with personal service.
The main difference between concierge medicine and boutique medicine is that boutique medicine offers a little extra focus on private care and doctor accessibility. Under both types of medicine patients are given easy access, same or next day appointments, and little to no waiting before their appointments. Under boutique medicine the additional benefits allow you to contact your doctor any time day or night seven days a week. Another perk for choosing boutique medicine are house calls.
Do you remember reading stories or watching movies where someone would send for the doctor when a loved one was ill? Under the coverage of boutique medicine if you are very ill and do not think you can make it to your doctors office, they will come to you. This level of service is not available any where else in our current health care system. Many of these offices also offer comprehensive care not only focusing on making you better when you are sick but giving you the tools to make healthy choices in your life that will keep you well.
One of the major benefits of being a part of a concierge or boutique medical system is the ability to make an appointment on short notice. Doctors who follow this business plan in the practices are able to limit the number of patients they see so that they have more flexibility. Participating in a concierge style medical practice will ensure that you will be able to see your doctor whenever you need to and that can be a great relief for any patient. Not only will you be able to schedule last minute appointments you will also be able to count on your appointment to start at or very near the time it is scheduled for. Seeing fewer patients also means that your doctor can allow for more time when scheduling appointments to ensure they have enough time to fully answer every patient's questions and still remain on schedule.
Another benefit that is gained by having a doctor who sees a limited number of patients is more personalized care. In large standard practices it is difficult for a doctor to remember every patients name let alone all of the medical details and history of the patients care. With smaller concierge or boutique medicine the doctors are able to focus on fewer patients and truly provide them with personal service.
The main difference between concierge medicine and boutique medicine is that boutique medicine offers a little extra focus on private care and doctor accessibility. Under both types of medicine patients are given easy access, same or next day appointments, and little to no waiting before their appointments. Under boutique medicine the additional benefits allow you to contact your doctor any time day or night seven days a week. Another perk for choosing boutique medicine are house calls.
Do you remember reading stories or watching movies where someone would send for the doctor when a loved one was ill? Under the coverage of boutique medicine if you are very ill and do not think you can make it to your doctors office, they will come to you. This level of service is not available any where else in our current health care system. Many of these offices also offer comprehensive care not only focusing on making you better when you are sick but giving you the tools to make healthy choices in your life that will keep you well.
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