Now we get to the good stuff: technology!
Modern practice management software has largely revolutionised how a practice gets run. While some older general practitioners still use paper-based systems, there is great value in investing in a good practice management software package from the start!
These software programs can range from merely assisting with your billing and claim submission, to allowing you to create a comprehensive profile for each patient that integrates with their radiology reports, laboratory results, referrals, letters from other healthcare practitioners, previous medication prescribed, digital scripting, digital sick certificates generated, etc.
These practice management software solutions have the potential to not only make your practice more time-efficient on all fronts but also greatly improve patient management and continuity of care. It is worth seriously weighing up the cost vs benefits of the different packages according to your practice needs.
For more information regarding patient records, consult the HPCSA guidelines provided in Booklet 9.
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