Netflix Reality Series Highlights the Benefits of a More Personalized Approach to Medicine, says Dr. Michael Farzam of House Call Doctor Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An August 20 article on USA Today reports on Netflix's new series "Diagnosis," which follows seven real-life medical cases in which patients were misdiagnosed and better diagnoses are being sought. Some of the featured patients cite a lack of empathy from prior healthcare providers and even alleged that prejudices and pre-judgments of various types may have led to hasty and inaccurate conclusions by physicians under undue time pressures. Dr. Michael Farzam of House Call Doctor Los Angeles says that medical quandaries can usually be avoided when a doctor is allowed to take a little extra time and is able to see patients in their regular environment.
Dr. Farzam notes that a house call from a 24-hour doctor offers personalized and intimate care that most busy medical clinics simply do not have the time or resources to provide. He adds that, when doctors take the time to get to know their patients' overall situation, they and their patients are much more likely to find a successful solution together. He adds that meeting patients at home can often provide additional clues about a patients' lifestyle that can lead to a more comprehensive and accurate diagnosis.
With today's advances in medical technology, many of the capabilities that have made modern medicine so successful are now portable, Dr. Farzam adds. Patients can expect nearly all of the most commonly used tools, such as blood and urine tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds. He also notes that in most cases, a house call doctor can arrive within an hour of being called--comparable, if not much faster than a typical emergency room visit and, depending on the situation, very possibly at a lower cost to the patient.
Patients who receive a house call doctor can do so from the comfort of their home, office, or virtually anywhere that is conducive to a medical examination, says Dr. Farzam. He notes that this also reduces the risk of being exposed to illnesses in a crowded waiting room and presents an option for those who may be facing multiple health issues that make getting to and from doctors' offices difficult.
The board-certified internist adds that a house call doctor is capable of treating virtually all of the ailments that patients may suffer that are not immediately life-threatening. This can include conditions ranging from simple upper respiratory infections and flu to chronic issues, minor injuries, various infections, allergies, and more. In short, the doctor adds, most patients can expect the same level of treatment as a fully equipped medical office but with more personal attention and without the hassle or stress of staying in a crowded waiting room.
For more information, readers can get in touch with Hose Call Doctor Los Angeles by visiting its website at https://www.housecalldoctorla.com/ or by calling (310) 849-7991.
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