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IM&P Patient Handbook
IM&P Patient Handbook
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Frequently Asked Questions<br />
What type of practice is this?<br />
We are Primary care facility that treats adults and children we are staffed by an<br />
Internist, Pediatrician and Family Nurse Practitioners.<br />
We also provide Weight Management, Esthetic skin care, Bio- Identical<br />
Hormones, and some Naturopathic care.<br />
PROVIDERS<br />
Who are your providers?<br />
Dr. Wilson is Board certified in Both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.<br />
Joy Dowe and Donna Scarbrough are Board Certified Nurse Practitioners in<br />
Family Medicine. You can read more about them on our website.<br />
What is a Nurse Practitioner?<br />
A Nurse Practitioner has at least a Masters Degree and has taken courses to<br />
train them in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease relevant to<br />
their chosen specialty. They are able to work without a medical doctor and<br />
are found in many clinics throughout the country. Some may have worked<br />
as nurses before changing careers. That nursing experience is an invaluable<br />
asset in the way they provide care when compared to a medical doctor. In our<br />
practice our Practitioners work independently but also have immediate access<br />
to Dr. Wilson for consultations on cases that concern them.<br />
APPOINTMENTS<br />
Do I have to schedule my appointment when I am leaving?<br />
We prefer you do this so that you can get the provider and time of your<br />
choice. Last minute appointments make it difficult to get your provider of<br />
choice. We do not overbook our schedules .<br />
Can my husband and I be seen at the same time?<br />
Yes and No. You can be seen at the same time slot by different providers. If<br />
you wish to see the same provider or be in the room for each others visit.<br />
There will be someone scheduled between you.<br />
Why can’t I always see Dr Wilson for my appointment?<br />
If there is an opening on her schedule you will be able to see her. However since<br />
her schedule is filled up a few weeks out, you are less likely to see her when<br />
you call for an appointment within a few days. The Nurse Practitioners who<br />
sees you, will interrupt her if they believe her immediate input on your care is<br />
needed. Less urgent cases are reviewed with her daily.
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