This statement is being made to everyone who needs access to healthcare. Accessibility does not mean living right next to the hospital or having a doctor right next to you. Accessibility means having the ability to access the appropriate care for one's specific needs. This could include access to the right provider, being able to get to appointments, and having the resources to pay for care. It also includes having the information necessary to make informed decisions about one's health. Accessibility could mean living close to a hospital, but it is much more than that. It means having the resources and information necessary to access the care you need including having someone to help you navigate the complex healthcare system and reach the right person, the right desk, at the right time to get the best outcomes. This could include having access to a knowledgeable healthcare patient navigator, or a health coach to help you understand the system and find the resources you need.
This statement is being made to everyone who needs access to healthcare. Accessibility does not mean living right next to the hospital or having a doctor right next to you. Accessibility means having the ability to access the appropriate care for one's specific needs. This could include access to the right provider, being able to get to appointments, and having the resources to pay for care. It also includes having the information necessary to make informed decisions about one's health. Accessibility could mean living close to a hospital, but it is much more than that. It means having the resources and information necessary to access the care you need including having someone to help you navigate the complex healthcare system and reach the right person, the right desk, at the right time to get the best outcomes. This could include having access to a knowledgeable healthcare patient navigator, or a health coach to help you understand the system and find the resources you need.
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