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Online "visits"

"Online visits" are getting more common here in NYC but it is still new & mostly utilized by primary care physicians. While some insurance...

Thread by: Dr_Shibu, Apr 23, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Stop pitching and start educating

The latest Chiropractic Economics has the full text of this: Stop pitching and start educating In a conversation with one of my sales-guru...

Thread by: admin, Apr 22, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Bartering for services

netizens I heard recently of surgical colleagues who accept goods to the value from clients for surgical services. Is is a common practice...

Thread by: Cameron, Apr 21, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Competition from former employees

Many emploment agreements have clauses in them regarding competition in the area after the ending of employment. In many cases courts have held...

Thread by: admin, Apr 6, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Practice purchase advice

Hi Y'all, I'm thinking of buying a practice but there are some BIG problems. The previous chiropodist has left but is 'selling' the goodwill...

Thread by: dolan, Mar 14, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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Practice Manual

Do you have/use a practice manual? I have bits & pieces of info. on computer about the basic functions within my practice but realise the need to...

Thread by: markleigh, Feb 18, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Opening a new practice & competition

Hello, I am looking for your opinions on a couple of points please. I am returning to practice after a short break (18 months on maternity)...

Thread by: elmsj, Feb 12, 2008, 27 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Inspection of private clinics

Hello to all, Earlier this year, I came across a report made upon a private medical clinic, by the Healthcare Commission. Very extensive it was...

Thread by: victoriah, Feb 9, 2008, 21 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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Charging Patients for Missed Appointments

When a patient fails to show up for an appointment, the resulting hole in the physician's schedule can mean the loss of billable time. However, a...

Thread by: NewsBot, Feb 1, 2008, 26 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Podiatry CPD Cruise - tax deductible?

Hi Guys, Just been pricing up the Pod Cruise (cruise including CPD) - the website has quotes saying it's tax deductible. Just...

Thread by: Princess, Jan 31, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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Purchasing my first podiatry practice

Hi I am in the process of trying to purchase my first podiatry practice and I need some help please. I am trying to find some sort of...

Thread by: Bruce McLaggan, Jan 19, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Advice needed re: practice web sites

Can anyone give me any tips regarding setting up a site to promote our practice. Also is it a good, cost effective way of attracting new business?...

Thread by: simonf, Jan 10, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Advice needed re: taking the plunge and working for yourself

Hi all. I am after some advice re: when is the right time to buy or set up a practice? I have had 2 years experience in a very well...

Thread by: Fruitbat, Jan 10, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Fee schedule advice

Hello all, I’ve recently updated my 2008 fee schedule and I would appreciate some input. In the past, when I have performed partial nail...

Thread by: Daniel Bagnall, Jan 4, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Doctors Who Express Empathy Get Highest Patient Ratings

Science Daily are reporting: Patients Wonder: 'Could This Be Something Serious?' Doctors Who Express Empathy Get Highest Patient Ratings Nearly...

Thread by: NewsBot, Jan 2, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Is Yellow Pages advertising any good?

Bob Levoy is a well known consultant on practice management and has written profusely on this top. In Sep 2002 issue of Optometric Management, he...

Thread by: admin, Dec 16, 2007, 61 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Who offers a money back guarrantee on foot orthotics?

Just curious to know if anybody out there apart from Craig and myself offer a money back guarranty on orthoses?

Thread by: pgcarter, Dec 13, 2007, 47 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Charging patients for consumables/chairside appliances

Hi all A slight variation on a number of pre-existing threads. Do any practitioners/clinics charge patients separately for the use of...

Thread by: jb, Dec 3, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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How to overcome 9 causes of practice failure

Chiropractic Economics have the full text of this article: How to overcome 9 causes of practice failure 1. Procrastination. 2. Poor practice...

Thread by: NewsBot, Dec 1, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Patient-Physician Email Communication May Be Effective

netizens Patient-Physician Email Communication May Be Effective Patients prefer patient-physician email communication, which takes less...

Thread by: Cameron, Oct 19, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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21 Ways to Keep Your Patients

Dynamic Chiropractic (October 8, 2007, Volume 25, Issue 21 and October 22, 2007, Volume 25, Issue 22) have the full text of this article:...

Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 4, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Podiatry surgery flooring

Dear All, Has anyone come across a particularly good flooring for a podiatry surgery. I am currently fitting out two new urgeries and am...

Thread by: Anne McLean, Aug 1, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Medical history details

Can anyone tell me exactly what details on the new patient form are legally required for us to begin treatment? I ask for name, address, DOB,...

Thread by: jos, Jul 11, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Location, location, location!

I'm considering opening my first pod clinic and i was wondering how important it is to have a clinic near public transport? Does anyone think...

Thread by: jennyfromtheblock, Jun 29, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Australia
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Clinic Data Protection

Hi, Has anyone registered their clinics for Data Protection if so who have you registered with and where? If you have a clinic with other...

Thread by: betafeet, Apr 23, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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Top 3 Frustrations as a podiatrist?

Hi All, As a podiatrist (private practitioner) with 25 years experience, I can still get frustrated! Is it just me or am I not alone? My top...

Thread by: TedJed, Apr 20, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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New Clinic Advice

I'm considering opening up a small clinic in melbourne but I'm not sure where the best location would be. I'm thinking of leasing a small room in...

Thread by: FeetGeek, Feb 28, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Australia
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Patient Demographics

I'm interested to know the patient demographics of other practitioners clinics?What percentage of your patients are seniors? (over, say, 65 yo?)

Thread by: FeetGeek, Feb 22, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Can't relax

Hi All Can anyone explain the reason why some or many patients cannot or will not relax their feet and legs when on the podiatry couch. "I...

Thread by: David Smith, Feb 12, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Should Podiatrists Go Limited

:confused: Has anyone studied the detail behind podiatry practices becoming limited businesses? I would be grateful for information on the...

Thread by: Snowstorm, Feb 12, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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Reimbursement for palliative foot care

hello, I would like to ask the situation regarding the reimbursement of palliative care in various countries. Now, I am living in Japan and nurses...

Thread by: dfootjapan, Jan 14, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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Patient empowerment : Interesting papers

Netizens Two interesting articles in the British Journal of Podiatry Perrin B & Snow P 2006 Foot care confidence in people with diabetes...

Thread by: Cameron, Dec 21, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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Forced to 'shut up shop'

Portsmouth Today are reporting: Sole trader forced to shut up shop A CHIROPODIST whose lifelong ambition was to set up her own clinic has been...

Thread by: NewsBot, Nov 14, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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How much is too much?

Just musing over this one in the area of general product sales, e.g. creams, gel products, files, etc. What would you view as a reasonable profit....

Thread by: Tim VS, Nov 10, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Marketing Ideas For Unorthodox Practice, Please

I took a 5-year leave from podiatry to work from home and raise our two daughters. My youngest has a serious medical condition and greatly...

Thread by: docdan, Oct 16, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Doctors Often Overestimate Their Expertise

Yahoo! Health News are reporting: Doctors Often Overestimate Their Expertise Doctors often have a falsely exaggerated view of their own...

Thread by: NewsBot, Sep 5, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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What do you charge for 1st consultation and/or bio-exam?

Hi everyone. This topic came up on another forum - I thought it would be interesting to compare what a Consultation and or bio-exam costs...

Thread by: davidh, Aug 11, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Salary or Percentage Pay for Private Practice

Hello Everyone! Newly graduate just wondering what is the advantage/disadvantage for salary vs percentage pay if planning to work with associate...

Thread by: DrDpm22, Aug 9, 2006, 16 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Charges made for nail surgery UK.

Hi, Does anyone have a "ballpark figure" for nail avulsion with matrixectomy. Regards Mark

Thread by: Snowstorm, Aug 7, 2006, 26 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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Dealing with racist patients

Very interesting article in the June issue of Podiatry Today in which a podiatrist dismissed a patient from his clinic for making racist comments...

Thread by: Hylton Menz, Jul 4, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum

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