Comprehensive Care Model
GSHTC ascribes to a comprehensive care model that enables patients to receive a wide variety of treatments and services at a centralized location. This approach yields efficient use of resources by offering all services within a single clinical visit. By providing close follow-up, our center is able to focus on our patients as a whole, emphasizing independence and prevention, not just treatment.
The most comprehensive appointment is the initial evaluation and annual exam, designed to assess immediate needs and prepare patients to address any problems before they come up. This evaluation allows our team to determine what specific treatments and disciplines the patient requires, establish a plan and treat specific medical needs with individual visits as necessary.
First time to GSHTC? Learn more about the initial Comprehensive Care Visit.
At GSHTC, patients have access a multidisciplinary team, which includes:
- Experienced clinical experts with extensive knowledge in both pediatric and adult hematology
- Known leaders in this field throughout Texas and beyond
- Licensed medical practitioners who work in collaboration with our healthcare team to provide patient care with an emphasis on health promotion and education
- Able to manage a patient’s overall care and provide a full range of healthcare services including ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and X-rays; and prescribing medications and other treatments
- Perform diagnostic work-ups, coordinate medication needs, administer in-clinic factor infusions, and provide training on medication administration
- Educate patients and their families how to treat their condition with confidence
- Offer triage by phone to address issues and provide guidance and referrals as needed
- Provides case management and individualized solutions that best fit each patient
- Counsels and advises patients and families to help cope with the challenges these conditions present
- Connects to valuable resources that reinforce health, such as special programs, blood disorder organizations, camps, and scholarships
Physical fitness and muscle strength are important cornerstones of our approach to hemophilia care because well-developed muscles provide better joint support, better protection from daily wear and tear, and better recovery after joint bleeds. As the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion teaches, physical activity and food & nutrition play important roles in overall health.
GSHTC genetic counselors assist patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other rare inherited bleeding disorders understand their test results and options. Our staff is able to equip patients to make educated decisions about their care and family testing.
During annual comprehensive care appointments, GSHTC provides access to preventive dental care in collaboration with the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. A dental resident evaluates and recommends procedures that can be performed at the School of Dentistry at no cost to patients.