A pediatric practice uses the patientcentered medical home (PCMH) model when providers

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A pediatric practice uses the patient­centered medical home (PCMH) model when providers

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The PCMH model emphasizes the coordination and continuity of care for pediatric patients, including a transition plan for adolescent patients with special health care needs to adult care providers. A) is incorrect because PCMH does not act as gatekeepers to other services, but rather coordinates and collaborates with other healthcare providers. C) is incorrect because PCMH encourages the primary care provider to manage as much of the patient's care as possible, including specialty services when necessary. D) is incorrect because establishing satellite clinics may increase access to care, but is not the primary goal of the PCMH model.

A Pediatric Practice Uses the Patient­centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model

A Pediatric Practice Uses the Patientcentered Medical Home (PCMH) Model