In other words, maximize revenues and minimize expenditures. Time is money As a physician in Canada, you have little control over the fees you charge for individual services. However, you do have some control over how these services are provided. That is, you can provide medical services in an efficient manner. There are a number of ways to achieve efficiency in a practice.
Many new physicians apply time-saving skills learned in residency to their office practice.
Other practicing physicians make use of the numerous time-management books and seminars available. With appropriate guidance, a diligent secretary or administrator can also help increase practice productivity. Always be on the lookout for better ways to run your practice. For example, a surgeon may work with operating room staff to keep time between cases to a minimum. Any remaining time could be used to complete paperwork or check up on other patients.