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J Bain. 1984-12-01. How hard do general practitioners work?. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.289.6457.1474
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In order to make informed purchasing decisions about practice management software, dental professionals must first assess their needs by determining the types of tasks they expect from a system and then compare that list against the features offered by each system. Because technology is changing rapidly, much of what was advanced a few years ago is now considered basic. Three general levels of sophistication are discussed, with attention to the complexity of features that can be expected to be found at each level.
All medical out-patient appointments of a firm of three consultants at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children were reviewed over a four week period. Of 758 appointments initially offered, 490 (64%) patients attended; 19% of patients cancelled and 17% did not attend without cancelling. Delay from referral to attendance ranged from 0 to 9 weeks. The characteristics of those patients experiencing prolonged registrar-only follow-up are described. The content of subsequent letters to family practitioners was usually adequate compared to accepted standards. Delays in dictation of letters were usually short in comparison to delays in typing. Such delays and the intervals between consultant review of out-patients may prove costly to providers. Potential improvement strategies are discussed.
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