Navy Medicine. Volume 101, No. 1, January-February 2010
Abstract
The new model is focused on a patient and family-centered concept of care that emphasizes a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach. This model will forge a partnership between the clinical team, the patient, and when appropriate, the patient's family. Civilian and military health care systems have demonstrated improved quality of care, patient satisfaction, and access to care when medical practice is organized around a primary care model that focuses on the patient and family. A standardized primary care model will improve the care team's ability to comprehensively manage their patients. This model will require innovation and new ways of thinking, working, and communicating for family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, other providers, and staff members who will make up the primary care teams. Successful implementation will have to address many requirements including facility capabilities, personnel assignments, training requirements, and clear business rules. The road ahead will require strong commitment at all levels of our organization. This is a 2010 strategic priority for Navy Medicine and we are prepared to support clinicians and our patients. As we move forward in 2010, I want you to know that Navy Medicine is well-positioned for the future. We recognize that our world-wide operational demands and our commitment to provide care to our growing number of beneficiaries will continue to pose formidable challenges. But this is what we do and why so many of us chose a career in military medicine. It's also why we are guided by the Navy's Core Values, Honor, Courage, and Commitment in all we do. Navy Medicine is a world-wide health care system comprised of compassionate and talented professionals who are willing to make contributions and personal sacrifices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA517541
Entities
Organizations
- Bureau of Medicine and Surgery