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HistoryHistory TodayToday
ProposalProposal
Fee For Service Medical DoctorsFee For Service Medical Doctors
Contract Medical DoctorsContract Medical Doctors BenefitsBenefits
ConclusionConclusion
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HISTORYHISTORY
Many Clinics Open As Walk-In Service
Emergencies Referred To Hospital
Common Ailments To Serious Medical Treatment
Wait Times Approximately 30 Minutes To One Hour,Emergency¶s Upon Arrival
Family Doctor Always Aware Of Patients Status
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TODAYTODAY
Clinics Open As ³Appointment Only´ Service
Hospital Emergency Rooms Overcrowded With Common
Ailments To Serious Medical Conditions Wait Times Approximately 1 ±10 Hours (Triage)
Life Threatening Emergency¶s Seen First
Family Doctor Not Always Aware Of Patient Status
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PROPOSALPROPOSAL
Clinics Open For First Two Hours As Walk-In ServiceWith An Optional Last Hour For Students/Workers
Other Five Hours As ³Appointment Only´ Service
Refer Emergencies To Nearest Hospital Via Safest Method Wait Times Will Be Reduced At Both Clinic And Hospital
Emergency Room
Family Doctor Always Aware Of Patient Status
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FEE FOR SERVICE MEDICAL DOCTORSFEE FOR SERVICE MEDICAL DOCTORS
Normal Fee For Service
If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is Low, May BillFor A Maximum Of Six Walk-In Patients During Each
Hour of Scheduled Walk-In Service If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is High, Bill
Normal Fee For Service For Patient¶s Seen
Low Turnout Will Allow For Office Administration Catch-Up Time, VERY IMPORTANT!!!
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CONTRACT MEDICAL DOCTORSCONTRACT MEDICAL DOCTORS
Normal Contract Salary
If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is Low, NormalSalary Paid
If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is High, Bill ³FeeFor Service´ After A Minimum Of Six Patient¶s Seen Per Hour To Offset Increased Service
Low Turnout Will Allow For Office Administration Catch-Up Time, VERY IMPORTANT!!!
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BENEFITS TO PATIENTSBENEFITS TO PATIENTS
See Family Doctor When They Are Sick, Rather ThanWaiting 2-3 Weeks For An Appointment
Decrease Risk Of Driving When Health Is Impaired Due
To Symptoms Of Illness Appointment Can Be Set Up For Follow Up
Patient Knows They Will Be Able To Maintain HealthVice Ignoring Symptoms For Reasons That Include:
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BENEFITS TO PATIENTSBENEFITS TO PATIENTS
Cost Of Transportation To Nearest Hospital
Frustration With Waiting For Appointment
Not Knowing Serious Medical Symptoms Such As StrokeAnd Heart Attack
Other Reasons That May Arise
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BENEFITS TO DOCTORS OFFICEBENEFITS TO DOCTORS OFFICE
Patient Follow Up
Administration Time Opportunity
Increased Patient Health Compensated For Extra Service Provided
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BENEFITS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMSBENEFITS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS
Reduced Waiting Times
Less Common Ailments Seen By Emergency Doctors
Increased Patient Health Less Time Spent In Hospital Due To Complications That
Have Arisen From Not Seeking Medical Help Sooner
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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
Good For People Of Rural Communities
Good For Doctors Of Rural Communities
Excellent For Hospital Emergency Rooms May Reduce Stays In Hospital
Government Providing ³Due Diligence´ coupled with
possible Healthcare savings
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Questions?Questions?
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Robin Brentnall Robin Brentnall
Gambo, NLGambo, NL
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