Many of the patients visiting KindlyMD for the first time come to us based on a recommendation from a friend or relative who explains that we can help them get a Utah Medical Card. Indeed, we can. But our goal is to go much further. We also offer patients Complete Care in addition to assistance with their cards.
Given that a significant percentage of our patients are dealing with persistent pain, the remainder of this post will focus on Complete Care in a pain management setting. Through it, we hope to give you a better understanding of what Complete Care actually looks like. The best way for us to explain it is to describe five key characteristics you will certainly observe here at KindlyMD.
At the root of Complete Care is the understanding that human beings are more than just the bodies they occupy. In a pain management setting, Complete Care takes a holistic approach that recognizes the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to pain. The goal is to address all the components rather than focusing on the body alone.
One of the byproducts of this approach is what we refer to as 'whole person care'. Another way to look at it is to note that we do not treat just a person's pain. We do not even stop at the condition responsible for the pain. We treat the whole person on multiple levels.
Complete Care is an integrated form of care. By this, we mean that patients are not handed off to a single doctor who is then made responsible for everything. Our approach involves an entire team of healthcare professionals who all work together to help the patient feel better. Best of all, patients are treated as valuable members of their own teams. Clinicians want and expect patient input at every turn.
In a pain management setting, Complete Care dictates beginning with the least intensive and invasive treatment options. We start with something easy and simple. Then we add to it, as necessary. In this way, the patient is not being directed to unnecessary treatments. This saves time, money, and frustration.
Specifically where the Utah Medical Card is concerned, utilizing the stepped care approach encourages using the least amount of plant-based medicine possible. Patients are urged not to use more than they need to achieve the desired relief. We can explain why on your next visit to KindlyMD.
Pain management tends to focus heavily on pharmacological treatments. There is nothing wrong with pharmacology per se, but Complete Care suggests a multimodal approach. What does this mean? It means clinicians look at every treatment option. In most cases, multiple treatments are recommended to achieve the best possible results.
Multimodal care tends to fully embrace complimentary treatments, alternative treatments, and even plant-based medicines made available through the Medical Card program. Nothing is off the table until a patient's team determines that a particular treatment is inappropriate.
If you haven't picked up on it yet, the last of our five key characteristics is patient-centered care. Complete Care practitioners firmly believe that healthcare is always about the patient. We would have it no other way. At KindlyMD, you are always in control of your healthcare. Our job is to help you feel better in whatever way we can.
We believe Complete Care is the best way to approach pain management. If you agree, consider making an appointment at our Salt Lake CIty clinic. We cannot wait to meet you.
