Primary Care Responsibilities Sample Clauses
The "Primary Care Responsibilities" clause defines the main duties and obligations of a healthcare provider or organization in delivering primary care services to patients. It typically outlines the scope of care, such as preventive services, routine check-ups, management of chronic conditions, and coordination of referrals to specialists when necessary. By clearly delineating these responsibilities, the clause ensures that both parties understand the provider's role, thereby promoting accountability and helping to prevent misunderstandings regarding the expected standard of care.
Primary Care Responsibilities. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the following are met by the PCP, or in another manner:
(1) the PCP shall provide twenty-four hour, seven day a week access;
(2) the PCP shall ensure coordination and continuity of care with providers who participate with the CONTRACTOR’s network and with providers outside the CONTRACTOR’s network according to the CONTRACTOR’s policy; and
(3) the PCP shall ensure that the Member receives appropriate prevention services for the Member’s age group. The CONTRACTOR shall have a formal process for provider education regarding Medicaid, the conditions of participation in the network and the provider’s responsibilities to the CONTRACTOR and its Members. HSD shall be provided documentation upon request that such provider education is being conducted.
Primary Care Responsibilities. Respond to the specialist’s request to shared care as soon as is practicable If in agreement with shared care, to continue prescribing of apomorphine at the recommended dose after agreed date Inform the specialist team of any significant development or deterioration in the following areas: skin problems at injection site, motor performance, hallucinations, confusional states, psychosis, depression or an inability to administer apomorphine. The GP should not adjust the dose of apomorphine without discussion with specialist services at SATH. Report any adverse drug reactions to specialist and usual bodies (e.g. MHRA). Ensure no drug interactions with other medicines. Symptoms or results are appropriately actioned, recorded and communicate to secondary care when necessary.
Primary Care Responsibilities. A. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the following primary care responsibilities are met by the PCP, or in another manner. The CONTRACTOR shall provide twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week access; and ensure coordination and continuity of care with providers who participate with the CONTRACTOR network and with providers outside the CONTRACTOR network according to the CONTRACTOR policy; and, ensuring that the member receives appropriate prevention services for their age group.
B. The CONTRACTORS are prohibited from excluding providers as primary care providers based on the proportion of high-risk patients in their caseloads.
C. The CONTRACTOR shall have a formal process for provider education regarding SALUD!, the conditions of participation in the network and the provider’s responsibilities to the CONTRACTOR and its members. HSD shall be provided documentation upon request that such provider education is being conducted.
Primary Care Responsibilities. Respond to the specialist’s request to shared care as soon as is practicable If in agreement with shared care, to continue prescribing of apomorphine at the recommended dose after agreed date Perform on-going monitoring o Perform a full blood count, U&Es and LFTs at 4-6 monthly intervals o Inform specialist team if significant deterioration in liver function o Inform team if significant drop of platelet count (platelets below 100) or significant drop in Total White Cell Count (<3) or progressive anaemia Inform the specialist team of any significant development or deterioration in the following areas: palpitations or syncopal symptoms or other changes which could increase their risk of arrhythmia from domperidone, skin problems at injection site, motor performance, hallucinations, confusional states, psychosis, depression or an inability to administer apomorphine. The GP should regularly review domperidone treatment to ensure patients take the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration but should not adjust the dose of apomorphine without discussion with specialist services at SATH. Report any adverse drug reactions to specialist and usual bodies (e.g MHRA). Ensure no drug interactions with other medicines. Symptoms or results are appropriate, actioned, recorded and communicated to secondary care when necessary.