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Obstetrics On Call System
The Ob/Gyn department has developed a new process for "on call" that better serves patients at the hospital and in our office. In the past, our physicians would each be responsible for their own patients at the hospital. They would each deliver their own patients babies during regular office hours. This process would make unplanned interruptions to office patients unavoidable.
Currently, our physicians take turns being responsible to the hospital, in 24 hour shifts. If a patient has need of our services at FFTH - either through the emergency department or in the birthing center they will be seen by the "on call" doctor. This dramatically decreases the interruptions for our doctors seeing patients in the office.
We feel this is the best way to balance the various needs of all our patients. Whether a patient requires our services at the hospital or in the office, it is always our goal to provide the best care possible to each individual.
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The
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 6 physicians and
2 nurse practitioners. They see patients
in
Canandaigua and
are accepting new patients.
Catherine J. Cantwell, MD |
393-2800 |
Robert W. Scott, MD |
393-2800 |
Hani Chehata, MD |
393-2800 |
Ellen Hey, CNP |
393-2800 |
| Philip C. Nevin, MD |
393-2800 |
Dee Brezinsky, CNP |
393-2800 |
W. Jeffery Page, MD |
393-2800 |
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What is a medical specialist?
A medical specialist is a physician
who has completed the usual four years of medical school plus
three to six years of training in a residency program
where there is extensive study and preparation for them to care for
patients in specific areas of medicine. As a resident the physician
spends
full time
in a hospital or ambulatory care setting under the supervision of teachers.
During this time the resident cares for patients, attends conferences,
and participates in research in the area of specialty being studied. At
the end of the residency the physician must complete a comprehensive
evaluation
and examination in order to receive certification. Some specialty boards
also require recertification every seven to ten years to maintain the
certification. In addition the physician must participate in
yearly continuing medical
education.
What is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist?
Obstetrician-Gynecologists
are physicians who possess special knowledge, skills and abilities
in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive
system and associated disorders. They are consultants to other
physicians in these areas and serve as primary care physicians
for women. As obstetricians, they care for the woman when
she is pregnant. They have been trained to care for both the
mother and the unborn child during both normal and complicated
pregnancies. As gynecologists they care for the woman when
she is not pregnant and treat both medical and surgical illnesses
as well as provide preventative care.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered
professional nurse with advanced education and clinical training
in a health care specialty area. Nurse practitioners work with
people of all ages and their families, providing information people
need to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle
choices. Nurse practitioners evaluate the health status of patients
through history taking, physical examination and evaluation of
laboratory tests. They provide comprehensive health care wellness
evaluations as well as assess and manage acute minor illnesses
and refer patients to physicians and other health care providers
when necessary. The nurse practitioner prescribes medicines and
other therapies when it is appropriate. At the Canandaigua Medical
Group, your doctor reviews all notes of your visits with the nurse
practitioner. The physician remains ultimately responsible for
your health care. Through the nurse practitioner your doctor can
be more responsive to your individual needs.
Nurse Practitioners have been in
practice with the Canandaigua Medical Group (CMG) for over 20 years.
Initially they practiced only in Internal Medicine but today they
work within all the specialty areas of CMG.
The Nurse Practitioner movement
began over 25 years ago in Colorado at a time of a severe physician
shortage. Registered nurses were trained in advanced techniques
of diagnosis and treatment to fill the need during that time. Today,
most of our nurse practitioners have had at least 8 years of education
and clinical practice before they take their first job. All of
them had been practicing as registered nurses before they went
back to school for their advanced education.
Here at the Canandaigua Medical
Group, we are an integral part of the health care team. We practice
in the collaborative relationship with our physician colleagues,
diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic illnesses. We are
able to prescribe medications, order, perform and interpret diagnostic
studies and lab work, provide immunizations, perform physical exams,
check ups and promote health seeking behavior and wellness. We
counsel, educate, teach and treat individuals and families about
their total health care needs.As professional health care specialists,
we bring our years of nursing experience and education to the care
of each individual and family.
There are more than 8,600 Nurse
Practitioners certified to practice in New York State and some
of the very best are here at the Canandaigua Medical Group as integral
members of your health care team.
What is a Physician Assistant?
A
physician assistant (PA) is a non-physician medical professional
who provides health care under the supervision of a physician.
Physician assistants are required to have clinical experience
and an appropriate education prior to beginning training in
a Physician Assistant Training Program. Most training programs
are intensive 2 to 4 year courses of study that stress clinical
knowledge and practice. Physician assistants work in a variety
of settings including offices, hospitals and nursing homes
with physicians of all specialties. In New York they are able
to write prescriptions and to provide any service which is
delegated to that PA by the supervising physician. At the Canandaigua
Medical Group, your doctor reviews all notes of your visits
with the physician assistant. The physician remains ultimately
responsible for your health care. Through the physician assistant
your doctor can be more responsive to your individual needs.
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