Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-4 | Issue-03 | 84-85
Case Study
Patient Centered Medical Homes: Are They the Right Choice?
Yasir S Alsalamah
Published : March 28, 2021
Abstract
Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) is a patient-centric healthcare model that puts the patient’s satisfaction and overall well-being in the first place. It establishes a strong connection between the patient, nursing staff, and provider with the Primary Care Physician (PCP) leading the task force. This is important as it helps carry out a wholesome diagnosis considering all abnormal bodily activities, rather than treating only a few symptoms that arise time by time. Coordination between the patient and the physician, alongside all correlated healthcare personnel, can significantly reduce costs in the long run while also preserving better fitness and mental health. The three most prominent purposes the PCMH model serves are: a. Improving the quality of healthcare services. b. Forming strong patient relationships. c. Reducing costs by expanding delivery and access options (American Academy of Actuaries, 2014) [1].