Studies have shown that stronger health care systems are associated
with improved health outcomes, such as reduced morbidity and
mortality. In the US, patients with comprehensive primary care and
continuous care have better health status than those who don’t.
Improving access to primary care not only improve health outcomes but
also reduce Ed utilization and control ED overcrowding (Hong et al.,
2020). I work in the ED, and we often get patients that tell us that they
are here in the ED because they couldn’t get an appointment with their
PCP. The NP can advocate for better and extended hours for her
patients with involving other professionals……….. Continue
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Institution | Chamberlain |
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