tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28011139.post2923178874687410940..comments2023-09-28T04:58:25.626-04:00Comments on Notes from an Inquisitive Mind: Ups and downsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28011139.post-79213718552430074522012-04-11T16:28:54.198-04:002012-04-11T16:28:54.198-04:00The complexity of the system really requires that ...The complexity of the system really requires that there is someone beyond the patient tracking everything. When the family members are out of town (as Budd and I are), it is even more difficult. Because beds were full at Mom's "usual" hospital, she was less visible without her doctor of 20+ years. I work for the American Academy of Family Physicians, and we spend a significant time on this issue, a patient-centered medical home. It's a tough battle within a complicated system!Jane Bailey Pyszczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880250352205710266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28011139.post-81909466350347953622012-04-09T09:41:54.755-04:002012-04-09T09:41:54.755-04:00I think many (most?) of us see this in our own hea...I think many (most?) of us see this in our own health care. The idea of "primary care physician" to coordinate your care just doesn't work. We all have to take charge facilitating the communications between a specialist, our PCP, the pharmacy, etc. In the passing of my Dad, my Mom (age 83) had to follow up with the several doctors and hospital and relay communications between them all. Fortunately, when my Dad returned to the assisted-living facilities at their residence, the folks there were excellent in coordinating things like insurance. He had some very caring and personable health care providers then. But you're right. It's a big system and you are on your own at times.Jeff Hodgenoreply@blogger.com