For many adults in Manhattan who are homebound, getting to a doctor’s office for essential medical care can be a significant challenge. The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program understands these difficulties and brings comprehensive primary and palliative care directly to your home. This vital service supports a growing segment of our community, ensuring that homebound adults receive the medical attention they need in the comfort and familiarity of their own residences. Beyond just medical care, the program extends its support to families and caregivers, offering comprehensive management, advocacy, and a network of assistance to navigate complex health situations.
Benefits of a Doctors Visit at Home
The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program is dedicated to providing personalized, home-based primary and palliative care, particularly beneficial for individuals managing complex and serious illnesses. This approach to healthcare offers numerous advantages, including:
- Convenience and Comfort: Receiving a Doctors Visit at home eliminates the stress and logistical challenges of transportation and waiting rooms, allowing patients to receive care in a comfortable and familiar environment.
- Comprehensive Care: The program coordinates with a wide array of health professionals, bridging the gap between hospital and home care. This ensures seamless communication and integrated treatment plans, working closely with home care, visiting nurse, community, and hospice agencies.
- 24/7 Availability and Support: Medical emergencies don’t adhere to office hours. The Mount Sinai team is available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are prepared to respond to urgent visit requests and provide access to language translation services around the clock. Telehealth options are also readily available, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
- Wide Range of Services: From preventive health care to complex symptom management, the program offers a broad spectrum of services including diagnosis and treatment, medication prescriptions with a focus on safety and affordability, referrals to specialized services, and assistance with obtaining necessary medical equipment.
- Family and Caregiver Support: Recognizing that care extends beyond the patient, the program provides crucial support and resources to family members and caregivers, acknowledging their vital role in the care process.
Our Interdisciplinary Team
The strength of the Visiting Doctors Program lies in its multidisciplinary team approach. Patients and their caregivers benefit from the combined expertise of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, community health workers, and administrative staff. This collaborative model ensures that all aspects of a patient’s well-being are addressed, fostering a holistic and patient-centered care experience within the comforting setting of their own home.
Expanding Our Reach
The Mount Sinai at Home service area is continually expanding as more medical professionals join our mission. To determine if the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program is available in your location and whether your insurance plan covers these invaluable services, please contact us. We are committed to bringing essential doctors visits to the homes of those who need it most.
How You Can Help
The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program depends on the generosity of individuals like you to sustain its vital mission. Your tax-deductible contribution directly enables us to provide comprehensive medical care to homebound patients, regardless of their financial circumstances. By supporting the program, you help us maintain our strength and expand our ability to deliver personalized medical assistance and support services directly to patients’ homes.
To learn more about how you can make a philanthropic impact on the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program, please call 212-659-8500 or email [email protected]. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of homebound adults in our community, ensuring they have access to the doctors visit and care they deserve.
