Comprehensive, Multi-Disciplinary Patient-Centered Care
In this evidence-based model, the patient is always our primary focus. It is our goal over the span of just one or two days (and within one week of referral), that the patient would meet all specialists involved in care at the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center. Patients may undergo radiographic studies, laboratory tests, history, physical exams and consultations with support services.
A multidisciplinary coordinator or nurse navigator will help patients traverse the complex health care system and serve as dedicated and consistent points of contact for referrals, weekly schedules and more. Dynamic discussions amongst physicians can be enhanced with complete patient histories, diagnostic testing and pertinent procedures to create a comprehensive scope of patient needs.
Importantly, the comprehensive treatment plan is expected to be available for physician collaboration about cancer-related topics specifically related to our patients. We also plan to enhance all of our cancer treatment services into a single location at MercyOne’s downtown Des Moines facility.
