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What is Integrated Medicine?
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) defines integrative medicine (also referred to as functional medicine) as an integrative, science-based healthcare approach that treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the bio-chemically unique aspects of each patient, and individually tailoring interventions to restore physiological, psychological, and structural balance.
Integrative/functional medicine focuses on understanding the fundamental physiological processes, environmental inputs, and genetic predispositions that influence health and disease so that interventions focus on treating the cause of the problem, not just masking the symptoms.
Integrative medicine and health reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic and lifestyle approaches, healthcare and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.
There are seven basic principles underlying integrative/functional medicine:
Dynamic balance of internal and external factors that affect total functioning
Biochemical individuality based on genetic and environmental uniqueness
Web-like interconnections among the body's physiological processes
Promotion of organ reserve
Science-based medicine that connects the emerging research base to clinical practice
Patient-centered care rather than disease-focused treatment
Health as a positive vitality, not merely the absence of disease
“I used to spend much of my time collecting information in patient interviews. With the OHB Portal, I am now able to focus more on educating my patients and managing their expectations. As a result, I have noticed a significant increase in patient compliance and satisfaction.”
-Dave Bonfessuto, RPh, DC, NP-C
“Before I started using OHB, I had patient notes in multiple places in the pharmacy – our computer system, patient charts, sticky notes on two different desks, and some forever lost in my memory. Now when a patient calls, the info goes directly into the notes section of OHB where my RN or I can access it at any time. Maybe the O in “OHB” should stand for organized.”
-Randy Robin, RPh
“I have worked with Jim Hrncir of OHB for more than 10 years. Jim is a true visionary and leader in bioidentical hormones. I was very excited when I heard about the opportunity to incorporate the OHB software into my practice. Not only is it a very effective electronic record keeper, it is a wealth of important hormone information delivered in a highly practical way. The ability to individualize and ask specific questions makes it something very special.”
-Dr. Craig Hobar, MD