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Now
that Methodist Health System is a member
(the first in Texas!) of the Mayo Clinic Care Network,
we have the opportunity to collaborate with Mayo
Clinic specialists and bring an enhanced level of care to
our patients.
The international network comprises high-quality
medical organizations who collaborate with Mayo
Clinic to bring best practices, research, and expertise
directly to patients.
Here are a few mock scenarios depicting how
patients at Methodist might benefit from our
relationship with Mayo Clinic.
TEAMING WITH MAYO CLINIC
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Michael’s eConsult saved time and money
Thirty years as a professional tennis instructor had taken their toll
on Michael’s back, and a spine fusion procedure seemed inevitable.
Michael feared that the procedure could affect his active career,
however, and decided to seek a second opinion from Mayo Clinic.
While it would be physically and financially challenging to travel
to their facility in Rochester, Minnesota, Michael felt it was worth
the risk.
Fortunately, Michael’s neurosurgeon at the Methodist Brain
and Spine Institute could consult directly with a Mayo Clinic
specialist by using an eConsult. The Mayo Clinic specialist was
able to evaluate Michael’s imaging results and collaborate with his
surgeon on the best course of action.
Michael was thrilled about the convenience of the eConsult —
and grateful to skip the hours of travel.
Turns out the Mayo Clinic physician agreed with the
neurosurgeon’s suggestions and was able to share more on the
medications and physical therapy regimens that had helped in
similar cases.
This extra perspective gave Michael the reassurance he needed.
He scheduled his surgery at Methodist Mansfield for the following
week. In no time he was back on the court and back pain–free.
Collaboration means enhanced
care for you
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Spring 2015