There are other options besides being totally in or out of the public system, or for making the public system more efficient and responsive. For example, physicians can use an online service such as www.housedoc.us for routine office communications, instead of the phone or having the patients come into the office. In addition, some physicians may choose to offer on line consultations for a fee, which the patient can take advantage of on occasion. These services add considerable flexibility to the current system.
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More Primary Care Doctors Switching to Concierge Care
There are other options besides being totally in or out of the public system, or for making the public system more efficient and responsive. For example, physicians can use an online service such as www.housedoc.us for routine office communications, instead of the phone or having the patients come into the office. In addition, some physicians may choose to offer on line consultations for a fee, which the patient can take advantage of on occasion. These services add considerable flexibility to the current system.
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