The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) medical home model is the suggested form of healthcare administration for children with special health care needs due to their increased healthcare needs. In a study by Judith Palfrey et al. it was found to indicate improved health and increase patient satisfaction. This model as defined by the AAP is a total coordination of care for infants, children and adolescents. It consists of a primary physician, preferably a pediatrician, that a child and their family know well and who is a medical advocate for the care of the child. All medical care in the medical home is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, compassionate and coordinated. This model requires several elements:
