For many homebound adults in Manhattan, accessing consistent and comprehensive medical care can be a significant challenge. The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program bridges this gap, delivering personalized primary and palliative care directly to the homes of those who need it most. Working hand-in-hand with families and caregivers, this dedicated team offers not just medical expertise, but also vital support and advocacy.
Comprehensive Home-Based Primary & Palliative Care Services
The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program specializes in bringing high-quality medical services to individuals managing complex and serious illnesses within the comfort of their own homes. This home-based care model ensures patients receive the attention they need without the stress and difficulty of traveling to a clinic. The program emphasizes a coordinated approach, collaborating closely with various healthcare professionals across hospital and home settings. This includes seamless integration with home care agencies, visiting nurses, community support services, and hospice organizations to provide a holistic care experience.
The program’s commitment to accessibility extends to round-the-clock availability. Patients and their families can reach the program by phone 24/7, ensuring immediate support and guidance whenever needed. Emergency visit requests are promptly addressed by healthcare providers, and language translation services are available at all times to overcome communication barriers. Furthermore, recognizing the evolving landscape of healthcare, Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program also offers telehealth options, expanding access and convenience for patients.
The range of services provided at home is extensive and designed to meet diverse patient needs:
- Primary and Preventive Health Care: Routine check-ups, health maintenance, and preventative strategies are brought directly to the patient’s residence.
- Complex Symptom Management and Palliative Care: Expert management of pain and other distressing symptoms associated with serious illnesses, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Medical Conditions: Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans are developed and implemented in the home environment.
- Medication Prescriptions with a Focus on Safety and Affordability: Prescribing and managing medications with careful consideration for patient safety and minimizing financial burden.
- Support for Family Members and Caregivers: Recognizing the crucial role of caregivers, the program offers essential emotional support, education, and resources.
- Referrals for Rehabilitation, Nursing, Hospice, and Other Home-Based Services: Connecting patients with necessary ancillary services to ensure a continuum of care.
- Assistance with Practical Needs, Including Durable Medical Equipment: Facilitating access to essential equipment such as wheelchairs to improve patient mobility and independence at home.
An Interdisciplinary Team Approach
The strength of the Visiting Doctors Program lies in its interdisciplinary team. Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, community health workers, and administrative staff work collaboratively, placing the patient and their caregivers at the heart of the care process. This team-based approach ensures all aspects of a patient’s well-being are addressed, promoting their ability to remain safely and comfortably at home.
Expanding Access to Doctors at Home: Check if Services are Available in Your Area
Mount Sinai is committed to expanding the reach of the Visiting Doctors Program as more medical professionals join their team. To determine if the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program is available in your specific location and whether your insurance plan covers these valuable services, please contact the program directly.
Supporting Doctors at Home Visits: Make a Difference
The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program relies on the generosity of individuals to sustain its mission of providing care to all who need it, regardless of their financial circumstances. Your tax-deductible contribution will directly enable the program to continue delivering personalized medical assistance and vital support services to homebound patients and their families.
To learn more about how you can make a philanthropic impact and support the Visiting Doctors Program, please call 212-659-8500 or send an email to [email protected]. Your support helps bring compassionate Doctors At Home Visits to those who need them most in Manhattan.
