The Pediatric Medical Home Model: A Policy Recommendation to Increase Healthcare Quality for Children in Poverty
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Stoops, Elyssa A.
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Washington and Lee University, Shepherd Poverty Program
Health care teams
Health care reform
Children -- Health and hygiene
Children of single parents -- Services for
Poverty
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Elyssa A. Stoops is a member of the Class of 2014 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT RESTRICTED TO WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY LOGIN] The pediatric medical home is a family-centered approach to providing comprehensive primary care. In a medical home, healthcare professionals work with patients and their families to ensure all medical and non-medical healthcare needs will be met. In this holistic model of primary care, the pediatric care team helps the family to access, coordinate, and understand specialty care, educational services, out-of-home care, family support, and other public and private community services important for the overall health of the child. [From introductory sections] Elyssa Stoops