Ageing is a scary truth of life. When you are unprepared and not sure what to expect, it might
all play out like a movie scene. A concierge doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine is
your best bet. Geriatric medical practitioners work to deal with ageing. A concierge medical
team is better because:
1. They know you:
They have spent a considerable amount of time with you so they know your medical history
inside out. Moreover, they know you at the personal level. This way they are able to make
decisions that are informed by the patient’s conditions. Both the patient and doctor feel more
comfortable once a more personal relationship mood is set.
2. A doctor dedicated to taking care of your personal needs
They have a limit on the number of patients they can have at once so that they can attend to
all patients when they need them. At times you just want to talk to a doctor without waiting
up for an appointment due in two weeks.
3. Provision of follow-ups
In an ideal scenario, the doctor shall prescribe some type of treatment, then call after a few
days to check in on you. The reality however, is quite unfortunate. It’s common for
conventional doctors to be handling many patients who work up a very tight schedule that it
is impossible to follow up on all of them. A concierge medical team is much more focused on
their patient’s needs meaning they can follow up on time.
4. Knowing what lays ahead in the future is not easy
It is always going to be a little tough regardless of all the preparation you carry out. Doctors
are there to tell you what you should be aware of and what is normal.
Concierge doctors know too well the real meaning of a personal patient-doctor relationship.
5. You know that someone is always there for you
The greatest benefit of having a concierge team is having a direct line to your doctor. If you
are constantly speaking to them, you know when your doctor will be unavailable or on
vacation. In the case of scheduling or an impromptu meet up you two can adjust the business
hours as they are a lot flexible.
Some degree of patience and calmness is required. When the time for you to get your own
team comes, consider the benefits you stand to receive from that arrangement.