Role of the Physician in Long Term Care

As a health care consumer, it is important to understand the roles and responsibilities of the long term care facility medical director and attending physicians. The medical director and attending physicians play key - but distinct - roles in long term care, although many medical directors also serve as an attending physician in this setting. By understanding how these physicians function, you can work with them to make sure that your loved one receives the most appropriate and best possible care.

AMDA physicians in regions throughout the country can offer insights into how medical directors and attending physicians work in long-term care. You can listen to these physicians offer key points about the roles and responsibilities of physicians in this care setting.*

Charles A. Cefalu, MD, MS	Louisiana
Jeffrey M. Levine, MD, CMD	New York
Timothy R. Malloy, MD, CMD	Nebraska
Robert G. Milligan, MD	Minnesota
Christopher Patterson, MD, CMD	South Carolina
*Requires a program that plays MP3 audio files

“Caring for Consumers” clip and copy advice sheets, designed for residents/patients, family members, and future consumers of long term care services, include an introduction to the topic, tips for addressing the issue and enhancing care, a list of questions to ask the physician, and a list of additional resources. Feel free to print and use when speaking to your family and physician.

Partnering With Your Physician for Quality Care