indianapolis moonlighting

[skipandgo]

Moving to Indianapolis---anybody know of any good moonlighting gigs around the city? Not having any luck

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[Dillatar]

We have three urgent care clinics in Greenwood (suburb just south of Indy).
Give these guys a try.

http://www.ecommunity.com/medcheckexpress/
http://www.thedoctorisin.biz/

 

[microscp2]

We have three urgent care clinics in Greenwood (suburb just south of Indy).
Give these guys a try.

http://www.ecommunity.com/medcheckexpress/
http://www.thedoctorisin.biz/

wait a second, that is scary, the first link say that the family nurse practitioner is the one that will see the patient at this clinic, they say nothing about a physician.

 

[Dillatar]

the first link say that the family nurse practitioner is the one that will see the patient at this clinic

maybe he/she runs triage first?

 

[microscp2]

maybe he/she runs triage first?

oh no, this is what it say:
"Your care is provided by a family nurse practitioner who can diagnose and treat most common illnesses and can also prescribe the appropriate medications" .

 

[deleted87716]

MedCheck Express is a Walmart clinic. These are typically staffed by NPs working under protocols. This would not be a moonlighting opportunity for a physician.

 

[Dillatar]

MedCheck Express is a Walmart clinic. These are typically staffed by NPs working under protocols. This would not be a moonlighting opportunity for a physician.

My bad. I guess I just assumed that a clinic would have to be staffed by at least one or two physicians.

 

[deleted87716]

I just assumed that a clinic would have to be staffed by at least one or two physicians.

Well, a good one would.

 

[DocYuki]

These are typically staffed by NPs working under protocols.

Should we be worried? This seems dangerous because, even though the site might say the clinic is not for more acute complaints, the public will see cheap clinic and will go no matter what. Like potential MI or stroke patients. And what does this say about primary care, anyway? Are we going to be like optometry and pharmacy (no offense to either discipline) and end up in walmart ?

 

[deleted87716]

Should we be worried? This seems dangerous because, even though the site might say the clinic is not for more acute complaints, the public will see cheap clinic and will go no matter what. Like potential MI or stroke patients. And what does this say about primary care, anyway? Are we going to be like optometry and pharmacy (no offense to either discipline) and end up in walmart ?

I don't really know what you're asking.

Are in-store clinics "dangerous?" Probably not. They can dial 911 as easily as anyone else. Do they interfere with continuity of care? Probably, but no moreso than urgent care centers. Are they convenient? Only if you're already in Wal-Mart. Are they cheap? Not really. Most don't cost much less than a similar visit with an actual doctor. Do they "say something" about primary care? Only that there is an access problem that we need to address nationally.

In-store clinics and other Band-Aid type "solutions" aren't the problem, they're just symptoms of what's wrong with American healthcare (or lack thereof).

 

[DocYuki]

Sorry for my unintentionally cryptic questions, Blue Dog.

Nonetheless, you answered my question. That these types of clinics are "symptoms" of what is wrong, that they interrupt continuity of care, and the access problem were things I was trying to get at (but couldn't express eloquently). I've just taken so much "crap" from medical staff around where I train, since making the decision and matching into FM. There is clearly a perception of FM here that is not what it should be. But what can ya do?

Thanks again~

 

[Dillatar]

There is clearly a perception of FM here that is not what it should be. But what can ya do?

Just continue to educate the public. On the other hand, any medical professional that looks down on the FP is either ignorant, arrogant, or quite possibly both. I used to think family medicine was just referrals to specialists but learned I was sorely wrong. They now hold my highest level of respect for both knowledge and ability and I am quite sure that this is the specialty I myself will pursue if and when I finish medical school.