As a part of your Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Neighborhood, we welcome you to our Specialty Practice!

A Patient-Centered Medical Home – Neighborhood (PCMH-N) is a system of care in which a team of health professionals work together to provide your entire healthcare needs. You, the patient, are the most important part of a patient centered medical home. When you take an active role in your health and work closely with us, you can be sure that you’re getting the care you need.

We trust you as our patient to:

• Keep appointments as scheduled, or call and let us know when you are unable to keep your appointment.

• Make Healthy decisions about your daily habits and lifestyle

• Seek the advice of your PCP before you see other physicians

• Follow the care plan that is agreed upon-or let us know why you cannot follow the plan so we can try to help you

• Inform us of any and all recent health care encounters (i.e., urgent care, emergency room, specialist office, health fair, etc. )

• Tell us what medications you are taking

• See your PCP for all preventative services.

As your specialist, I will:

• Communicate with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) and provide timely reports.

• Notify your PCP if you are being referred to another specialist.

• Remind you of the tests due and inform you of your test results

• End every visit with clear instructions about expectations, treatment goals, and how I will coordinate with your PCP.