Advantages
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State-of-the-art family medicine
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Includes adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics (prenatal care & delivery), and counseling services
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Out-patient care
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Hospital care
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Labratory and radiological services
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Procedures including vasectomies, colposcopies, upper and lower screening endoscopy
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Technologically advanced electronic medical record system to help improve patient care
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Affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine
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Provide training opportunities for a variety of health-care disciplines
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Dedicated to promotion of health and prevention of disease
Team Concept
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One primary provider with team coverage when primary provider is unavailable
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Continuity of care
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Providers who work together
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Team providers who meet regularly:
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faculty physician supervisor
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resident from each of the three years of training
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mid-level providers (nurse practioner / physician assistant)
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primary nursing staff
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primary receptionist
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pharmacist
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mental health specialist
Appointments
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Most office visits are scheduled for 30 minutes
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Clearly explain the purpose of your visit to allow sufficient time
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Bring a list of your concerns
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Bring prescribed and over-the-counter medications, and vitamin or herbal supplements
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Please call ahead to schedule routine care
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For urgent care, call as early in the day as possible
After Hours ~ Emergency Care
Intellicare representatives will assist you in after-hours requests. Urgent needs will be referred to the physician on call.
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After-hour phone calls are routed through our physician call Group
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367-6030 automatically routes your call
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A nurse of physician will return your call
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Go to the nearest emergency room if your medical problem is such that it cannot reasonably wait
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In-hospital Pediatric and Obstetrical care is provided through St. Luke's RMC
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In-hospital Adult medical care is provided through Saint Alphonsus RMC
Medication Refills
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Call in advance
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Refills require 72 hour advanced notice
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Indicate pharmacy name and phone number
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Indicate a return phone number
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Routine refills may be requested through your pharmacy
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An appointment may be necessary
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Refills are not made during the weekends or evenings
Cost for Care
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Fees may range from $10 to 100% of your bill
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Payment is expected at the time of your visit
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Payment arrangements can be made by contacting the business office to discuss financial situations
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No one will be denied care for inability to pay