- What happens if I need to be hospitalized?
- What are Family Nurse Practitioners?
- Can an FNP be my Primary Care Provider on my Insurance card?
- Can I just walk-in without an appointment?
- Do you use Complementary Medicine?
- What happens if I need to be hospitalized?
- If you need to be hospitalized, we will refer you to a hospital specialist called a “Hospitalist”, who will manage your in-hospital care and then discharge you back to Hope Health. Hospitalists are Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who specialize in hospital care and are hired by the hospital to manage the patients in the hospital.
- What are Family Nurse Practitioners?
- Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are registered nurses with Master’s Degrees and clinical training in family practice. They are recognized throughout the country as integral members of the primary care provider group. FNPs are licensed to assess and treat acute and chronic health care problems, prescribe medications, and order and interpret diagnostic studies. In Maine and twelve other states, Nurse Practitioners may practice independently after two years supervision with an MD or an experienced Nurse Practitioner. In Maine, FNPs are licensed by the Maine Board of Nursing and are licensed primary care providers.
- Can an FNP be my Primary Care Provider on my Insurance card?
- Yes, FNPs can be your designated Primary Care Provider and be listed on your insurance card. Your insurance coverage will not differ if you have an FNP or MD.
- Can I just walk-in without an appointment?
- No, you will need to call first: 236-2201. As we have gotten busier we can no longer accommodate walk-in business. However, we are trying to keep some appointments open every day for sudden medical needs. Please call as soon as you know you need to be seen and we will do our best work you in.
- Do you use Complementary Medicine?
- Yes. Though we approach most routine health care issues from a traditional “western” perspective, we believe that complementary medicine plays an important role in overall health. Where appropriate, we integrate alternative therapies such as homeopathic and herbal remedies into our health care plans. Brien uses gentle manipulation and cranio-sacral therapy for painful muscle and joint issues and we will refer to alternative therapists in the area. Most importantly, we respect our patient’s belief in alternative healing methods and will work with them to meet their needs.