Descriptions
Giving patients/families/caregivers a choice of practitioner emphasizes the importance of the ongoing patient-clinician relationship.
The practice documents patients' choice of clinician, gives patients/families/caregivers information about the importance of having a personal clinician and care team responsible for coordinating care, and assists in the selection process. The practice may document a defined pair of clinicians (e.g., physician and nurse practitioner, physician and resident) or a practice team. Single clinician sites automatically meet this criterion.