The Cribsiders S5 Ep93: Complex Care - Making Medical Care Less Complex for Patients and Families
Sep 13, 2023
Anik Hogan, a complex care general pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses her passion for enhancing health systems for medically fragile children. She shares insights into the essential role of the complex care physician, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary collaboration. The conversation touches on managing intricate medical needs, including the use of feeding tubes and clean intermittent catheterization. Hogan highlights the importance of understanding patient history and effective communication to improve care for families navigating these challenges.
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Focus on Unique Skills
- Focus on tasks only you can uniquely perform or are best suited for.
- Consider your unique skills and background when choosing a career path.
Complex Care: A Holistic Approach
- Complex care combines inpatient and outpatient medicine, offering continuity of care.
- It addresses multifaceted problems, requiring a broad perspective.
Pathways to Complex Care
- Aspiring complex care physicians can pursue specialized training programs.
- Alternatively, they can self-select into the field through various roles like hospitalist or consultant.