PCPs Work to Hold Onto MD/Patient Relationship in Era of Team Care

Duration: 4:33

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Lawrence Stratton, MD
Virginia Palazzo, MD
Laura Zucker, MD
Karen DaSilva, MD

David Ives, MD
Gila Kriegel, MD
John Ingard, MD

Medical homes, accountable care organizations, team-based care: modern medicine for primary care physicians is rapidly changing. Yet the need to maintain a strong doctor/patient relationship is more vital than ever. How do PCPs regard these changes and nurture strong bonds with their patients? What are the impediments and the solutions? Several physicians in the Boston area share their experiences and their concerns from the front lines.

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First Published – September 30, 2014

Related To: Ambulatory, Communication, General Medicine, Nursing, Other Specialities, Patient Safety Awareness, Teamwork Training

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PCPs Work to Hold Onto MD/Patient Relationship in Era of Team Care

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