2 Physicians can become more involved in the administrative aspects of home health care. A physician can serve as medical director for a home health care agency. As medical director, a physician has many responsibilities, including taking part in the agency utilization review, pharmacy and research. 3 Physicians can also join the American Academy of Home Care Physicians. Clearly, home health care is an important aspect of care for elderly persons.
Geriatric patients prefer to live at home where they have an improved sense of well-being.
Dr. Cefalu is a professor and chief of geriatric medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans. Home health care. American Medical Association Home Care Advisory Panel. Guidelines for the medical management of the home care patient. The role of physician in home health care.