For many illnesses – everything from the common cold to COVID-19 – resting is considered one of the most critical tools for a healthy recovery. We need to rest for our bodies to have the strength to fight off infections and recover more quickly.
But, as important as rest is, sometimes resting can be a significant challenge – especially if you need to get medical care. It is not resting if you need to drive yourself to a medical office, or wake up a sleeping family member to get to an appointment in time. Medical care is important, but so is getting sleep and “taking it easy.”
House calls provide another possible solution to challenges related with receiving medical care while ill. When you work with a healthcare provider that is able to come to you, you and your family no longer have to worry about the process of trying to travel. Instead, you have an opportunity to rest as long as possible and even receive care from a couch or bed if you are feeling weak.
That is one of the reasons that house calls are considered an appropriate, and sometimes preferred approach to receiving medical care.
- One study found that medical house calls – in this case, through TeleHealth – saved patients an average of 88 minutes in a day. Quite a bit of resting time.
- Another study showed that the quality of care improved while visits number of necessary visits decreased, indicating better overall outcomes from homebound patients.
There is also some evidence that patients are less likely to call for medical care when they are tasked with trying to get to and from the office. Medical house calls, in our experience, appear to make patients more willing to seek help when they need help, allowing them to get the care they need while also allowing them to rest more in the process.
American River Visiting Providers is determined to help patients improve their healthcare outcomes and receive the comforting and quality care they need. If you are interested in learning more about our house call services, please contact us today.