Collaborative practice.
Linda DeAngelo, RNC, M.S.A., M.B.A., of the Carle Clinic, relates how mid-level providers and physicians collaborate to offer cost-effective, quality care while returning a high level of patient satisfaction. She highlights the history of mid-level providers at Carle and describes the efficiencies and indirect benefits that their inclusion in the care team permits.
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D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007087:Illinois; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010820:Physicians