Registered Nurse (RN) accompanied Doctor and Medical Appointments
Our goal is to take the anxiety, uncertainty and unknowns out of you or your family member's medical and healthcare appointments.Our registered Nurse (RN) will meet you or your family member at your residence, transport you to your appointment, sit in on the appointment, ask questions and provide a written detailed summary of the visit.Following the appointment, the RN will ensure lab work is scheduled, prescription changes are filled, and any other pertinent tests or suggestions made at the appointment have been addressed.
Prior to the Medical Visit, the RN will:
- Liaise with the client or family member to obtain medical history, medications taken and any concerns and questions they would like addressed at the appointment.
During the medical visit, the RN will:
- Liaise with the physician/healthcare provider to ensure all medications, medical history and records are up to date.
- Observe the appointment and take notes.
- Pose questions to the physician (provided by family or client, as well as those the RN feels are necessary to clarify recommendations and treatment).
- Observe the client and poses additional questions to ensure the client understands the information being presented.
- Ensures the client leaves the appointment with an understanding of what was discussed by the physician, as well as any treatment or recommendations that were made.
Post Appointment the RN will:
- Ensure lab work, tests and procedures are scheduled.
- Prescription changes are dropped off at the clients pharmacy, and delivered in a timely fashion.
- Provide a detailed written summary of the visit.
- Meet with client or family to discuss the appointment and any treatment recommendations.
Transportation Services:
- Transportation Service is included with all RN Accompanied Medical Appointment Liaison services.
