Lab 4 Path

Concerned primarily with the medical care and treatment of the adult patient, internal medicine providers are trained and qualified to evaluate and treat diseases of the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal system, kidneys, blood, and nervous system. In addition, internists are primary care physicians who are concerned with the maintenance of general health and wellness, in the form of routine physical examinations, preventive medicine, and the care of minor or transient illnesses such as the common cold. Advocate Medical Group's primary care services are your Medical Home our patient-centered approach to providing complete health care to patients within our practice setting. Recognized by NCQA: The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication,and patient involvement.