It’s about TIME

Unfortunately, most primary care physicians are under enormous pressure to keep patient visits short – particularly when they’re caught in the insurance trap. This is a shame, because failure to devote adequate time to patient visits often results in miscommunication, misdiagnoses (and undetected problems), improperly prescribed medications, needless tests, inadequate counseling, and extra hospitalizations. Simply put, rushed visits lead to more medical errors.

How does Slower Medicine avoid the rush? I work directly for you, not for insurance companies. This lets me keep my overhead low enough that I can afford to be generous with my time. I’m happy to schedule 90 minutes or longer for a visit if you like; this might be a particularly good idea for initial visits, annual exams, and complex situations that will take some extra sorting out.

Respect

In addition to respecting the value of your time, I also respect your preferences, your intelligence, and your right to be well informed. I work with you to find an approach that meets your unique needs. I know a lot about medicine (as well as supplements and nutrition), but I don’t pretend to know everything. I’m not afraid to say “I don’t know” at times and then get back to you when I’m better informed.

Convenience and accessibility

Most people don’t like coming in for doctor visits. It’s even more frustrating when your doctor is running late and you’re stuck wasting time in a waiting room. How do I minimize these problems?  For starters, nearly all visits are now all done remotely by phone, text, email, or video- there is no waiting room for you to be stuck in! (In certain unusual events you might need to be seen in person by Erin Kosich in her office, but that will be an exception, not the norm.)  Also, there is plenty of room built into my schedule to allow for longer visits, meaning I’m less likely to run behind schedule so my visits can start on time.

Got an after-hours problem and wondering if you need to go to an ER or if it’s something I can handle? Give me a call; I strive to offer 24/7 accessibility for emergencies.