The Mayo Model of Care

It is not unusual that a patient coming to Mayo Clinic in search of a diagnosis or treatment has already been seen by one or more doctors at other medical centers. Nor is it unusual that the patient is amazed at how quickly Mayo physicians/scientists arrive at an answer.

The Mayo Model of Care makes the difference. Care is provided by integrated teams of compassionate, multidisciplinary physicians, scientists and allied health professionals, all focused on the needs of the patient.

The Mayo Model of Care:

• Brings together top specialists in a multidisciplinary practice environment
• Fosters a culture committed to teamwork — and places team success ahead of individual success
• Encourages an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Provides extensive resources and numerous support personnel, all available to physicians/scientists as they focus on patient needs
• Features common systems, including salaried compensation for physicians, that encourage the use of only tests or procedures deemed best for the patient without consideration of personal financial gain