Optimizing primary care delivery across Mass General Brigham.

About
PCOI—Primary Care Office InSite—is a web-based, decision-support tool that facilitates day-to-day practice for primary care teams. First developed at MGH more than 25 years ago, PCOI is now available across the Mass General Brigham network. It offers knowledge and workflow support, as well as a variety of resources designed to make each patient encounter more efficient and effective.

Elements

• Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines 

• Patient Handouts, to print or use in Epic (in English and Spanish) 

• A Clinical Access Guide to help with referral managemen

• Medical Calculators, such as FRAX and ASCVD risk

• 3-D Image Library with over 1,000 interactive anatomy and condition images

• Clinical Visit Tools, intended to be used during patient encounters 

• Links to national and local resources including UpToDate, Pub Med, the MGB Lab Handbook and list of MGB-affiliated labs, the Radiology Imaging Portal, and the Paging Directory 

• A repository of Useful Forms, such as Handicap Placard application, MA Health Care Proxy and MOLST forms 

Proven Benefits
Overwhelmingly, physicians report that PCOI saves them time, gives them trusted information, and helps them deliver cost-effective, quality care.