House call medicine may be better than walk-in clinics, hospitals

For many people, insured or not, a walk-in clinic may seem like the most viable option for quick health care when a problem arises. But, going to a walk in Clinic in Los Angeles carries with it a variety of problems concerning patient care. In a 2007 study published in the Annals of Family Medicine, patients were least satisfied with their medical care when they went to a walk-in clinic.

On a satisfaction scale from 1 to 7, patients on average rated their care from a walk-in clinic a 4.7, the lowest score of all services including emergency rooms, after-hours clinics, and family physicians. The average satisfaction score from care received by a family physician was 6.1, the highest of any service. Michael Farzam, MD, of House Call Doctor Los Angeles provides families with a level of care exceeding the already high bar set by family physicians. He does this by bringing his care and expertise directly to each patient.

Here are three reasons why calling LA's most trusted House Call Doctor may often be a better option for patients than walk-in clinics and hospitals.

1. Avoid the Risk of Infection – The main reason that hospitals and walk-in clinics replaced house calls over the course of the 20^th century was that doctors could be much more efficient about treating patients. The only problem with having the patients all go to one place is that it makes the spread of disease all the more likely. Not only can people catch a disease from a sneezing patient in the waiting room, they are also at risk of a more serious infection by staying in a hospital. The CDC reports that 1 in 25 patients get an infection as a result of their hospital stay. By staying in their home and allowing Dr. Farzam to bring his care to them, patients avoid these risks, and ensure nothing complicates their recovery.
2. No Wait – No one wants to wait an hour on a congested Los Angeles highway just to arrive at a waiting room and wait even longer to receive care. Dr. Farzam offers same day appointments, so you can carry on with your busy day at your home or office until he arrives.
3. Personalized Care – When patients call House Call Doctor Los Angeles, they always speak to a qualified physician who will take note of any symptoms or problems that they may be suffering from. This means the doctor always knows exactly what to bring to the appointment. When they arrive, patients are comforted with the knowledge that they are meeting with a doctor who's familiar with their history and current medical needs, so the appointment goes much smoother than one in a walk-in clinic.