Chronic Multiorgan Rare Disease: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as a Leader of the Healthcare Team

J Med Pract Manage. 2017 May-Jun;32(6):413-416.

Abstract

Value in healthcare must focus on accessibility, quality, and affordability. This article describes how a healthcare team provides value by meeting the needs of a rare disease patient and underscores the importance of a chronic multiorgan rare disease home. A nurse practitioner can ensure that barriers to evaluation are removed and communication is prioritized in order to provide accessible and affordable care to a patient with rare disease without jeopardizing quality of care.

Keywords: Value; access; medical home; rare disease; scleroderma.