The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the expansion of the scope of services of Retail Health Clinics* (RHC) and, in particular, the management of chronic medical conditions in this setting. The AAFP is committed to the development of a health care system based on strong, team based patient centered primary care defined as first contact, comprehensive, coordinated and continuing care for all persons and believes that the RHC model of care further fragments health care.
*The retail health clinic business model initially entailed nurse practitioners and physician assistants treating a limited number of acute illnesses under strict protocols in a retail setting without in-person physician collaboration. (2010 COD)
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