Are Elderly Patients Left Feeling Neglected?

Coordinated care is a crucial part of the healthcare process that cannot be ignored. A recent survey of more than 1,000 elderly patients found 34% of them relied upon family members to help coordinate their care while 35% had no assistance with care. Additionally, these patients often have multiple chronic conditions that require multiple healthcare providers, making it even more essential that care is coordinated. This lack of coordination can lead to care discontinuity with dire consequences that include complications and death. Is there a solution? One solution comes in the form of the Scribe. Medical Scribes are crucial bridges to this communication between hospital and post-acute care because their accurate documentation provides a record of care history that makes the job easier for the post-acute care provider. Scribes are helping to deliver the best in doctor-patient focus and care.