Table 1 Differences between WICM and care as usual
| Â | WICM | Care as usual |
|---|---|---|
Role GP | Single entry point, coordinator of care | Gatekeeper |
Pro-activeness versus reactiveness | Entire patient population of 75+ is screened for frailty | Patients receive care on their own initiative |
Comprehensive assessment of care needs with EASYcare | Patients receive care for specific health problems | |
Treatment plan | Multidisciplinary treatment plan | No or monodisciplinary treatment plan |
Care coordination | Case management: monitoring, admittance to services, contact person for professionals, evaluating treatment plan | No case management |
Communication | Multidisciplinary meetings and web-based files | Bilateral communication by phone calls and letters |
Protocols | Multidisciplinary protocols | Monodisciplinary protocols |
Network | Network structure | No participation in provider network |