Under Continuity, who will patients primarily be seen by?

Under Continuity, who will patients primarily be seen by?

• A. Their PCM
• B. A Random Doctor
• C. The Clinic Manager
• D. A Specialist

Answer: (A)

Continuity of care relies on an ongoing, stable relationship with a clinician who knows the patient’s history and coordinates all aspects of treatment. In this setup, the patient’s primary care manager is the clinician responsible for most encounters and for guiding care over time. They handle routine and preventive care, monitor chronic conditions, and refer to specialists when needed, while keeping all medical information coordinated. A random doctor would disrupt that ongoing relationship. The clinic manager handles scheduling and administrative tasks rather than providing continuous clinical care, and a specialist focuses on a specific condition rather than day-to-day primary care. So, patients are primarily seen by their primary care manager.

Continuity of care relies on an ongoing, stable relationship with a clinician who knows the patient’s history and coordinates all aspects of treatment. In this setup, the patient’s primary care manager is the clinician responsible for most encounters and for guiding care over time. They handle routine and preventive care, monitor chronic conditions, and refer to specialists when needed, while keeping all medical information coordinated. A random doctor would disrupt that ongoing relationship. The clinic manager handles scheduling and administrative tasks rather than providing continuous clinical care, and a specialist focuses on a specific condition rather than day-to-day primary care. So, patients are primarily seen by their primary care manager.