The Doctor-Patient Relationship Restored

Another benefit of concierge medicine regards access to the physician.  In traditional practices, after hours call is shared by a few physicians or a large group, which means patients are more likely to speak with someone after hours who is not their physician, and not familiar with what is going on.  Concierge clinics generally don’t follow this trend.  In my concierge clinic, I take all after hours call myself, except in rare circumstances.  I do this 24/7, and patients are able to get in touch with either by text or telephone call.