Sometimes, next appointments can be made and copayments collected before they even see the doctor. This does require a bit of finesse, since some people are wary of paying for a service they have not yet received. However, if you make them aware that you are doing it to save time for them , they will be likely to comply. In fact many patients like it better this way. Another way to keep visits short is by keeping the doctor on track.
Every practice has a few patients that like to keep the doctor talking.
By coming up with a way to signal the doctor when things are falling behind, he or she will know to wrap things up. Remember, the doctor cannot always see the waiting room piling up. These are just a few things that you can do to make your patients feel like gold. None of them take a great deal of time, money or effort, just a desire to expand your practice. In fact, by doing these and other things consistently, you will find your job becoming easier and more enjoyable.