Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 We recently stumbled on something useful. We have recently started some chronic disease management.To readily identify who has diabetes prior to the visit we have been printing out a patient summary on every patient the day before their visit. It was an easy way to plan ahead who needs what. Our patient summary lists the patient demographics along with a problem and meds list. Our ma soon discovered that it was useful to have the patient review this when they arrive to make sure that their address and insurance information is accurate. We then noticed that the patient was also reviewing the diagnosis and meds lists for accuracy. When I saw the patient they were telling me any meds they had gotten from the specialist that I didn't know about. We also give a copy of the patient summary to the patient after the visit to any one who is travelling or anyone who wants one. I would like to start giving people a flash usb drive with their summary in pdf format to keep with them on their keychain in case they end up in the er. We will probably start this next year. By the way I am finding chronic disease management both rewarding and disappointing. I love improving the care of my patients but I am disappointed at myself at all the patients I am discovering that have fallen through the cracks. Larry Lindeman MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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