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What are mobile physician services and how can I benefit?
November 8, 2021 at 7:00 AM
What are mobile physician services and how can I benefit?

There used to be a time when doctors always made house calls to see their patients. Those days went away for a long time because of the belief that medicine needed to be practiced in a clinic. However, recent years have demonstrated that this is not true and mobile physician services can be an effective way to provide patients with a more affordable healthcare option. If you’ve never considered seeing a mobile physician, our team at Sage Medical has put together this short guide that will tell you what it is and how you can benefit.

What are mobile physician services?

Until recent years, going to a clinic was the standard for seeing your doctor. Mobile physicians typically made house calls only to the elite or in TV shows and movies. House calls have been increasing in popularity over the last several years because it’s easier for providers to go on the road and provide quality care. This makes it easier for seniors and others who have difficulty driving or getting out of the house to receive the care that they need.

What are the benefits of mobile care?

As we previously mentioned, it’s much easier for many seniors to have a doctor come to see them at home than to make the trip to the office. That being said, there are a variety of other benefits patients can enjoy with mobile physician services.

Accessible care

It’s not always easy to get to the doctor. Whether it’s because you live in a rural area that’s far from your doctor’s office or you can’t drive anymore, you should still have access to medical care as you need it. A mobile doctor can come to you when you need them so you’re getting regular medical attention. Your doctor is much more easily accessible than when you have to schedule a ride with a friend, family member, or transportation service.

Continuity of care

While you’re typically going to have a primary care physician who you see regularly, it’s not uncommon to bounce around with different doctors when you go to a large clinic. This might happen if you need to see a doctor on a day your physician isn’t in the office or when they’re on vacation. With mobile physician services, you get more consistent care as you’re often working with a company that’s much smaller than a large healthcare chain with many providers. This means that you have improved continuity with your care to ensure that you and your provider are on the same page with your care.

Affordable care

Seeing a doctor at a clinic has become such a part of our society that it’s not uncommon to feel like that’s where we can get the best care available. Contrary to what it often feels like, the same equipment used in average clinical visits can be used in a home visit as well. Your doctor can easily check your blood pressure, breathing, and perform a physical exam in the comfort of your home. If you need blood drawn for labs or medical diagnostic imaging, these can be done in the home as well. Your mobile physician has everything they need to prove you with in-home care without passing large operating costs onto you.

Reach out to learn more

If you’d like to learn more about mobile physician care, get in touch with us at Sage Medical. We specialize in mobile care for seniors so they can get a full suite of medical care without leaving their homes. Give us a call at 480-418-6985 or send a message using our online contact form. We look forward to providing you or your loved one the medical care they deserve.