Fred  N. Pelzman, M.D., writes in his Med Page Today column that physicians’ short time with physicians means teamwork is essential.

Among his suggestions:

• “Consider scheduling an appointment with PCP for medication review.
• “Consider scheduling an appointment with PCP for pain assessment in older adults.
• “Consider scheduling an appointment with PCP for functional status assessment.
• “Consider scheduling an appointment with PCP for advance care planning.
• “Consider scheduling an appointment with PCP for use of high-risk medication.
• “Consider educating member/caregiver regarding cardiovascular and respiratory symptoms.”