Imagine a doctor who bonds with their patients and monitors their health throughout their lives, from birth to old age. A trusted professional, something older adults certainly still remember. A family medicine professional who provides diagnosis, advises patients on preventive measures and, if necessary, offers treatment or referral to a specialist. At Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, in Brentwood, TN, you can count on an individualized approach, focused on the person as a whole, with shared care. This is what distinguishes our family doctors.
The Old-fashioned Family Doctor?
In the past, family doctors visited patients in their homes, made diagnoses and treatment recommendations, and participated in the lives of all family members, even being present at the time of a death.
Over time, this profession ceased to exist due to technological advances, population and urban growth. Healthcare became a fragmented service, where the disease overshadowed the patient and technology sought to replace the medical history (an interview conducted by a healthcare professional) and the physical examination in the name of speed and standardization of procedures.
At Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, we are seeking to revive, to some extent, old-fashioned family medicine. As the environment and medical practice are very different from those of the past, this doctor would no longer visit patients’ homes, but instead works in our health center, coordinating medical care with the same dedication and concern for patient well-being.
Integrated Healthcare
With family medicine, patients have the opportunity to receive ongoing medical care under the supervision of the same healthcare professional who resolves or controls, on average, 75% of the illnesses presented. The most complex cases (around 25%) are referred to various specialists once the treatment plan has been defined. As soon as these cases are resolved or controlled, patients return to follow-up with the family medicine professional.
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Patient Benefits of Family Medicine
Having a doctor and a team who know and support you offers many benefits:
- You will have a doctor who knows you and your family, avoiding having to go over your entire medical history at every appointment.
- Your doctor will help you take care of your health before you need treatment, focusing on prevention and improving your quality of life. This increases the likelihood of early detection of a disease and rapid, effective treatment.
- You can count on the same healthcare team caring for your entire family, in one place, regardless of age, sex, and medical conditions.
- The information we find online is not always reliable or easy to interpret; have your own healthcare team available whenever and wherever you need them.
- To avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room, you can contact a family doctor via teleconsultation.
A Humane Doctor-Patient Relationship
Each patient is unique and we must be clear about this: doubts, fears, expectations, disappointments, language. That’s why the doctor-patient relationship is always unique. There’s nothing better than having a doctor who looks them in the eye, listens carefully, explains the prescription in detail, draws the explanation, and is sincere and welcoming.
At Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, we have had the opportunity to accompany several patients and their families, confirming that it’s possible to establish a humane doctor-patient relationship, with space for differentiated and personalized care, where trust has been a fundamental element.
Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics: Family Medicine in Brentwood, TN
In this way, family medicine becomes an important part in comprehensive medical care, where technology is neither the only solution nor the enemy of humanized care, but a tool used when truly necessary. As a result, the patients show trust, satisfaction, respect, affection, and feel valued.
Our family medicine professionals work to prevent diseases and their complications, providing guidance on lifestyle habits and appropriate referral to health programs. You can schedule an appointment today at Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics by contacting our office in Brentwood, Tennessee, or clicking below.
