Co-ordinated care is an innovative approach to chronic disease management that provides patients with comprehensive care, faster access to specialists and a wide range of diagnostic tests.
Coordinated care can benefit adults as well as the youngest. In 2023, as many as 5736 children aged 0-17 received comprehensive advice through coordinated care.
The National Health Fund invites you to watch its latest educational video Coordinated care - more benefits for the patient on its YouTube channel NFZ Academy:
The film is part of a series Health at the forefrontwhere we cover interesting topics on health and prevention.
Why is this film worth seeing?
Expert, Prof. Dr. med. Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas, national consultant in family medicine, answers key questions about coordinated care, including:
- What is coordinated care?
- Which diseases does it cover?
- What additional tests can the GP order?
- Who is the coordinator and what are his/her tasks?
What does the patient gain in coordinated care?
Convenience - more appointments, examinations and consultations in one place.
Time - The coordinator arranges appointments and consultations for the patient.
Security ️- the coordinator supervises the implementation of the treatment plan.
Availability - a wider range of diagnostic tests and access to specialists.
Knowledge - dietary and educational advice on disease prevention and treatment.