It has been very exciting to finally live my dream career, but nevertheless the process has challenges. I honestly feel privileged to open my arms and welcome a population of individuals that may not always be welcome in private practice. It is wonderful to be able to provide care to individuals who may not have received any traditional medical care for many years. It is also wonderful to be able to educate patients about their health, answer their questions and give them the tools they need to become better advocates for themselves in an environment where they may have once have felt “like I don’t fit in.”
The realities of providing access to care for our patients are oftentimes inhibited by lack of medical insurance, transportation and finances to pay for services (diagnostics and co-pays). At our particular CHC--we provide services regardless of patient ability to pay and most of our satellite sites are located near public transportation services. In some cases, the realization of access barriers lies within our patient population learning what organized health care is and how to utilize the services that are provided.
Posted for Author Narita Snead
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