Fall 2023 3 times be confusing, and a single lab test or a single physical exam does not tell the whole story. Knowledge of the patient helps tell the whole story. While medical records can be shared among providers, different medical groups often have different electronic medical record systems. So there is no replacement for the people who really know you. All under one roof Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., is a great example of a medical home, or team. Your medical records are in one chart, so every provider and every department has access to your history immediately. The clinic is like a one-stop shop, offering these services and experts on-site to help you navigate your By Dawn Larson, MD, Pediatrics Many medical facilities use the term “medical team” when describing their organization. But what does that mean? Turns out, it’s not just a marketing term—it’s a clinical concept. The medical team concept came from the concept of a medical home, an idea that’s been used since the mid-1960s by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Competence, compassion and comfort Home. That one word for most of us describes comfort and security. Home is a goal to strive for and a place to feel safe. Everyone deserves a home. The same is true for a medical home. Everyone deserves a competent, compassionate and comfortable medical home. In your medical home, your health care team (provider, nurse, lab technician and other staff) value and respect you as a patient. They have access to your health and family history and will provide you with comprehensive primary care. Should you need specialty care, they will facilitate this and communicate with the necessary specialists on your behalf. The team is led by your personal medical provider, who advises the best treatment options based on your health status and history, current symptoms, and test results. The practice of medicine can at A medical team focused on you Need a primary care provider? Check out our provider directory on pages 6–7 to find the right fit for you! health care journey: primary care and specialty providers in 19 specialties, a laboratory, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, x-ray, ultrasound and mammography), a full-service pharmacy, and an ambulatory surgical center for many outpatient surgeries—plus sameday appointments for acute care, an after-hours ConvenientCare clinic and online scheduling of your own appointments. As a comprehensive medical home, Yankton Medical Clinic is different from many pharmacies and facilities that advertise “walk-in testing” for flu or RSV but send the test to an out-of-town facility, to someone who doesn’t know your history. When you look at your health care options, consider this: At Yankton Medical Clinic, these are your medical records, your providers, your history, your home, your team.
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