Care Coordination is the organization of a patient’s care across multiple health care providers.

When health care providers effectively coordinate care and communicate with each other they are able to understand the needs and preferences of their patients which can help to keep patients healthier, better manage chronic conditions, and experience care that is consistent with their goals.

Care coordination should include co-management; this means primary care providers (PCPs) and specialists work together to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care. This helps to meet the needs of patients, and it supports the “medical home model” by assuring comprehensive and coordinated care between PCPs and specialists.

Communication plays a key role in co-management and collaboration, especially for children and youth with epilepsy (CYE).  Reliable and efficient communication between PCPs and specialists about issues such as medications, seizure action plans (SAPs) and treatment options helps to support families achieve the best outcomes for their child.

More Information

Patients and Families can learn more through the Child Neurology Foundation's Care Coordination resources here.

Providers can find resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics here.