What happens if a patient has a medical problem during off-hours?
Dr. Barley has 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year coverage, which means that a call to his office at any time will be answered promptly. Patients may often expect a call back from him directly. On some weekends his practice is covered by a doctor who is part of a small group of physicians, all having admitting privileges at New York Presbyterian Hospital, which is located at 68th Street and York Avenue. The call group is made up of highly experienced doctors who communicate frequently with each other about their patients care.
