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Research ? Looking for podiatrists opinions ? Please help!

Discussion in 'Practice Management' started by HJobling, Sep 15, 2015.

  1. HJobling

    HJobling Member


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    Hello,

    In November I have been asked to present a workshop / Seminar at the College of Podiatry?s annual conference in Harrogate regarding, Electronic Systems for Practice Management.

    In preparation for this, I am very interested to find out Podiatrists views on using an electronic system in a Private Practice setting. I do work for a computer company who sells podiatry software, but please be assured this is not a sales pitch. I have asked some of our customers but want to open up the field. I also want this to be a general discussion rather than people commenting upon specific software applications.


    I would really appreciate it if you could comment upon the following questions. You do not have to answer them all. Just to reiterate, please answer if you are a podiatrist ? no fellow software developers? thanks.


    Do you use a computer system at your private practice currently? What prompted you to go electronic?

    Did you feel confident changing from paper records to an electronic system? Were you apprehensive at all?

    If you use paper records at the moment, would you consider changing in the future?

    When choosing a system, what is the most important factor, cost / support / reviews / other?

    What advice would you give a podiatrist who was thinking of changing from paper records to an electronic system?



    Thank you in advance.

    Helen Jobling
     
  2. rd23

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    Do you use a computer system at your private practice currently? What prompted you to go electronic?
    Yes, new practice. Electronic from day one but have worked at a practice that was transitioning.

    Did you feel confident changing from paper records to an electronic system? Were you apprehensive at all?
    Was slightly apprehensive when I shredded my first form on paper that had been scanned.

    If you use paper records at the moment, would you consider changing in the future?
    n/a. I am a solely paperless office.

    When choosing a system, what is the most important factor, cost / support / reviews / other?
    Most important factor was podiatry specific options built into the interface so I had less work to do when I started using it. Then cost was #2.
    What advice would you give a podiatrist who was thinking of changing from paper records to an electronic system?
    Find a way to get the older records scanned in ASAP (students, volunteers, etc.) Make it a policy to have all new records from a certain start date be absolutely electronic.

    LFAAC, Littleton, CO
    www.littletonfootandankleclinic.com
     
  3. HJobling

    HJobling Member

    rd23,

    Many thanks for your answers. Very interesting.

    If anyone else would like to answer but not post on the forum, please feel free to send me a private message with the answers.

    Regards
    Helen
     
  4. Heather J Bassett

    Heather J Bassett Well-Known Member

    Hi Helen,,

    Do you use a computer system at your private practice currently?
    YES
    What prompted you to go electronic?
    Drowning in paperwork
    Wanted easy access to data

    Improve client experience
    Reduce manual labour associated with paperwork


    Did you feel confident changing from paper records to an electronic system?
    NO
    Were you apprehensive at all?
    Absolutely!
    Unsure of compliance / legal standing with scanned doc's rather than hard copy
    Too shred or not to shred, that was the question?
    What if the computer dies? What if I lose everything?!?


    If you use paper records at the moment, would you consider changing in the future?

    When choosing a system, what is the most important factor, cost / support / reviews / other?
    Functions available
    Support is an absolute MUST for me
    Ability to link into secure messaging and accounting would be a bonus

    Ease of access - cloud based rather than requiring a VPN would also be a bonus
    Value for money. If the CRM is optimized the cost decreases as contact, recalls, tracking enhance client experience

    What advice would you give a podiatrist who was thinking of changing from paper records to an electronic system?
    JUST DO IT!
    Moving to electronic system - we use FRONTDESK - was one of the BEST biz decisions I have made. This was 2005!

    Having worked as a locum last year in a paper office was lie a 'time warp" - going back to the dark ages! It was very challenging! Made me appreciate my CRM even more!

    Secure messaging enhances the system. Even less paperwork!

    Cheers
     
  5. HJobling

    HJobling Member

    Thank you for your answers Heather.

    I'm very glad that you're happy with your electronic system.

    It must have been difficult for you when you were working as a locum going back to paper records.
     
  6. HJobling

    HJobling Member

    I would just like to thank all, who got in contact and provided their opinions.
    I really enjoyed delivering my seminar at the COP conference last week at Harrogate.

    Many thanks

    Helen

    Tynedale Computers PPMS Podiatry
     
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