Removing Barriers To Care
Many patients face significant barriers that prevent them from receiving access to the advanced therapies they need for their bladder and bowel control problems. A recent study looking at patients seeking care for overactive bladder symptoms reported that 60% of patients did not return for their second visit with a specialist, over 80% didn’t return for their third, and only 3% of patients made it through to advanced therapies, receiving any help beyond medications.
Why are patients surrendering to these life-controlling symptoms, allowing themselves to be a prisoner to the fear, anxiety, and embarrassment, caused by their world revolving around the bathroom?
At Bladder & Bowel Institute, we have identified and removed the 3 main barriers we think are keeping patients from getting advanced care that is now available.
Barrier 1: Lack of Patient Education
Often, physicians may not have the time or resources to provide the detailed education necessary for patients to make informed decisions about their care. We believe that education is the cornerstone of successful treatment, and that’s why we have educated over 30,000 patients through face-to-face educational events. This empowers you with the knowledge necessary to actively participate in decisions regarding your treatment.
Barrier 2: Lack of Transportation
One of the biggest barriers for access to medical care is lack of transportation, which can prevent patients from seeking needed medical attention or from seeing the physician of their choice.
To remove this barrier to care, our clinic offers a transportation program for our patients. Whether you live a few miles or a few hundred miles from our clinic, we’ll pick you up, bring you to your office visit and take you home.
We are required to charge a small fee for this service, and our staff can let you know the fee for your area.
Barrier 3: Lack of Appointment Availability:
It can be incredibly frustrating to wait 2-3 months to see a bladder control specialist. We’ve tackled this issue head-on. Our commitment is to see our new bladder control patients within a week. To make this a reality, over 90% of our appointment slots are reserved exclusively for bladder and bowel control patients. We understand that you may have been waiting years for relief, and we’re committed to ensuring that you don’t have to wait any longer.
Remember, you are not alone. This may just be your best chance to get the relief you deserve. If you have a bladder or bowel control problem and nothing else has helped, contact us today through our website or call or text 870.416.0904 to learn how Bladder & Bowel Institute can help you restore control and reclaim your life.
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