What Is a Family-Centered Medical Home?
The Medical Home… is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective care (AAP policy statement, 2002, reaffirmed 2008).
This means our practice, as your Medical Home, is a central resource for all of your child’s care needs. In a Medical Home, your doctor, nurse or physician's assistant and their staff who see your child for routine check-ups makes you feel like you are the most important part of the health care team. You are welcome and invited to participate in all aspects of your child’s care.
As your Medical Home we will also help you find needed information and resources, such as information about:
- Pediatric specialists
- Health conditions/latest treatments
- Home care, equipment, and vendors
- Supports and respite services for your family
- Other key local services