Healthcare matters can often seem complex and overwhelming. From blood tests to doctor consultations to treatment schedules, there might seem to be too many details to keep track of. Sometimes you may also be seeing multiple doctors for your health needs or helping to manage the care of your children or elderly parents.
Do these seem all too familiar to you? What if we told you that having seamless, interconnected care across different healthcare services is indeed within your reach? Yes, through our integrated network, you can now have a one-stop platform connecting your primary care doctor with any specialists you see, focused on your individual needs for a truly personalised healthcare solution.
Continuity of care improves health outcomes
When a patient receives care that is not fragmented, their health outcomes tend to improve. Coordinated care between primary and secondary health services ensures that your condition is consistently managed with fewer chances of disease exacerbations. This can result in fewer hospital admissions or emergency department visits for you.
Continuity of care saves costs
Regular communication and feedback between your primary healthcare provider and specialists ensures that diagnostic tests are not repeated, unnecessary procedures are avoided, and inappropriate medications or treatments are not prescribed. This helps to avoid unnecessary expenditures on your part.
Continuity of care helps with chronic disease management
Having a chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension means regular consultation not only with your primary healthcare provider but also with various specialists, as routine screening and timely checks of various organ systems are critical. For example, if you have diabetes, your primary care physician will refer you to the relevant specialists to check on your eyes, kidneys, and heart. In a continued care pathway, this can be done in a timely manner and regular feedback from specialists then informs your primary doctor on how best to manage your condition.
Continuity of care gives you peace of mind
Finally, having access to integrated, patient-centred, coordinated care relieves you of the burden of having to manage everything by yourself. It takes away the stress of having to juggle between different healthcare providers and navigate through complex healthcare systems.
Having multidisciplinary care that involves various teams, including primary care physicians and specialists, truly yields benefits for patients. Having this continuity of care will optimise healthcare outcomes for you, enhance your healthcare experience, and ensure delivery of care that is unique to you across different levels of healthcare services.
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