The demand for medical care at home in St. Petersburg is constantly growing. The reasons for this trend are sufficient: saving time for visiting a polyclinic, the opportunity to thoroughly consult a specialist in a relaxed environment, reducing the likelihood of contracting infectious diseases. Especially actual home observation for children, people with limited mobility and elderly patients.
Despite the fact that the current level of development of medicine in some cases allows for examinations and treatment at home, state standards for such a format of care is provided only for acute conditions and serious diseases. This is natural with a huge burden of district doctors. Probably, therefore, some officials come forward with initiatives to abolish the current practice of calling a doctor at home. So, in August last year, Alexander Baranov (chief pediatrician of the Ministry of Health) proposed to cancel the calls of children's doctors in large cities, guided by the fact that parents can always take the child to the state medical institution on their own. If we talk about narrow specialists, then to get advice at home, you have to spend a huge amount of time for reconciliation, directions and evidence that the patient can not visit the polyclinic on his own. What is the solution?
Calling a paid doctor at home
In this case, the alternative are private medical centers, the equipment and experience of which can effectively solve this problem. In particular, the Family Doctor clinic provides a service to call a doctor at home in St. Petersburg for children and adults. In addition to the examination and consultation, mobile diagnostic equipment is used at home, biomaterials are taken, if necessary, all types of injections and other medical measures are taken. This is really a convenient (and in some cases the only possible) format of medical care. The doctor's visit is agreed in advance, the examination takes place in the usual situation, the specialist answers all the questions, and the patient is easier to perceive information and talk about some delicate problems. In addition, confidentiality is observed, if necessary - a temporary disability sheet is issued. Most often, a doctor at home is called to the children, which is explained by a weak immune system. Inspection in the native walls helps the baby relax, and the doctor more accurately and quickly carry out diagnostics and necessary measures. In the first year of life, small patients do not want to stay in crowded places, especially in polyclinics, where there is always a chance of getting infected. In this case it is better to conduct a regular examination of the pediatrician and patronage at home.
Another important fact is that in the case of private medicine the patient is free to choose the specialist he trusts. Sometimes the trust and the doctor depends on the duration and effectiveness of treatment. It's good when the patient already knows the doctor who was summoned to the house. And what if they were faced with such a need for the first time?
Where to find an experienced doctor
One of the possible options is to invite a doctor, whom you are visiting in a polyclinic. Recommendations of friends and reviews on the Internet can also help with searches. Many doctors are ready to help at home, but this way has some limitations: most likely the specialist will not have the equipment with him. If additional studies (tests, ECG) are required, then you will still have to go to the clinic. It is more reliable to call a doctor at home from a private clinic. The solid organizations have all the necessary equipment. The main thing is there is a staff of qualified doctors. You can get information about specialists by phone or on the website of a medical institution. When you call the doctor you will specify all the primary information, help you choose a specialist and agree on the time of your visit. Having addressed in clinic, you can be observed in house conditions at one expert all family. The practice of family doctors existed in Russia until the middle of the twentieth century and is still successfully carried out in many developed countries. The advantage of such assistance is the formation of a trusting relationship between patients and a doctor. With a more complete history, it is easier for the doctor to establish the cause of the disease, choose effective treatment and prescribe preventive measures for the rest of the family. To invite the therapist and clarify what kind of medical services are provided at home by the doctors of the "Family Doctor", you can call the clinic +7 (962) 346-50-88.