Concierge medicine is a form of healthcare that involves' hiring' a medical practitioner , on demand! It is a service of convenience for many people.
The several days of awaiting a 5 minute consult are over! You can usually reach your doctor or provider quickly and receive answers for many medical issues within minutes.
Most Concierge practitioners are available remotely and provide a wide range of hours.
Others are local and can only be seen at their office and with an appointment; which really defeats the purpose of convenience!
Common requests are for medications for illnesses, guidance for wounds, infections, pain and other abrupt medical issues.
The newer breed of concierge practitioners offer alternative medical advice as well. They can help direct you with medical advice on how to fight infections, arrange blood work, discuss your headaches and set you up with natural remedies. In short, they have the ability, to look outside the box for 'drugless' answers.
If local; they may provide certain therapies as well that 'fit' your dis-ease at the time.
Alternative providers may be able to talk nutrition and give supplement/ herbal advice if trained.
Most Concierge practitioners can offer services such as :
IV's, B12 shots, natural prescriptions, detoxification procedures, functional lab testing and evaluations.
There is no insurance coverage for concierge medicine; one big reason why many practitioners are jumping on board!
Make sure they are well-rounded and have education and experience that goes beyond just calling in prescriptions.
The alternative concierge practice will usually offer : natural health choices to pain and infections, weight loss programs, Bioidenticals hormones, fitness programs and natural esthetics .
Dr.Lucinda Mallory, Concierge Health, Naturally.
602-456-7067
