Interview with Eliza Newbold and Michelle Schneidermann, authors of “In Our Community: The Bridge Clinic” (July 2012)

Patients transitioning from hospital to outpatient primary care often have difficulty navigating the health system, making appointments, understanding their care regimens. This is especially true for those with complex needs, poor education, lack of housing and resources. NP Eliza Newbold and physician colleague Michelle Schneidermann discuss how their clinic came to be with AJN’s editor in chief, Shawn Kennedy and describe its impact on patient transitions.