What Is a Teaching Hospital?

A teaching hospital is a medical facility affiliated with a university or medical school that trains future doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. These hospitals provide patient care while also serving as sites for medical education and research.

Why Choose a Teaching Hospital?

• Access to specialists: Patients may receive care from highly trained doctors and specialists.
• Innovative treatments: Teaching hospitals often conduct clinical trials and use the latest medical technologies.
• Team-based approach: Patients may interact with medical students, residents, and attending physicians, which can provide thorough and collaborative care.

Potential Considerations

• Longer wait times: Teaching hospitals often have high patient volumes, which can lead to longer appointment or procedure wait times.
• Student involvement: Patients may receive care from medical residents under supervision, which can be a positive or a concern, depending on preferences.

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you navigate treatment options at teaching hospitals, clarify insurance coverage for specialized care, and ensure smooth communication between your care team. They can also assist with referrals, second opinions, and understanding clinical trial opportunities.

What to do next

Considering treatment at a teaching hospital? Solace can help you navigate care and coverage–find an advocate today.