Primary Care - Fraser Health

Specialist IntegrationBringing together expertise for effective,collaborative carePhysicians in the community of White Rock are testing anintegrated approach to complex care, in which GPs caseconference with a geriatrician and team of internists tosupport patients with complex needs.What is its purpose?Through collaboration, GPs, specialists and internists are able to plan the most effective care to improve thehealth status of patients with complex issues.How does it work?In the current pilot phase in White Rock, three practices are case conferencing with two internists and onegeriatrician. The specialists visit the practice for discussion, to see patients with the GP, and to summarizerecommendations with the GP.When and where is this being implemented?As of December 2008, three family practices in White Rock are testing Specialist Integration. Uponevaluation, specialist integration will be established to include more practices in White Rock-South Surrey,and later will expand to other communities.Opportunities for GPs to participateInterested GPs are encouraged to put forward suggestions, questions or requests for the specialistintegration program.Contact informationPam Fennel, Project CoordinatorE-mail: Pam.Fennell@fraserhealth.caPhone Number: 604.519.8542PC.04.21.09