Utilizing Physician Assistants for In-Office procedures in Outpatient Otolaryngology Clinic

Der Einsatz von Physician Assistants (PA) wirkt sich positiv auf die Kommunikation und Abläufe in einer Klinik aus, meinen René A. Bostelaar, Geschäftsführer des Rhein-Maas Klinikums und sein wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Dr. Guido Grasekamp. Sie haben ein Konzept zum Einsatz der PAs entwickelt.

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Physician Assistants: Hand in Hand

kma - Das Gesundheitswirtschaftsmagazin ◽

10.1055/s-0036-1595367 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (07/08) ◽

pp. 90-92

Author(s):

Julia Maier

Keyword(s):

Physician Assistants

„Physician Assistants“ (PA) versorgen Wunden, schreiben Entlassbriefe und assistieren im OP. Dadurch entlasten sie Ärzte im Alltag, die sich wieder auf ihre Kernkompetenzen konzentrieren können. Die Zahl der Absolventen steigt, ihre Jobaussichten sind gut – doch es gibt noch offene Fragen.

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Use of Remote Optometric Vision Therapy in a Primary Eye Care Practice

Vision Development & Rehabilitation ◽

10.31707/vdr2020.6.2.p99 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 99-106

Keyword(s):

Patient Selection ◽

Parental Support ◽

Care Practice ◽

Eye Care ◽

Technical Requirements ◽

Online Platforms ◽

Case Selection ◽

Home Based ◽

Vision Therapy ◽

Office Procedures

Many optometrists supplement office-based vision therapy with home-based vision therapy procedures. Others prescribe primarily home-based vision therapy activities with in-office instruction. With recent development of telehealth online platforms, it is possible to enhance home-based vision therapy with one-on-one doctor-guided and vision therapist-guided remote optometric vision therapy (ROVT). This may increase access for times when the patient is not able to present to the office. Procedures for implementing ROVT are discussed including patient selection, case management, and technical requirements. 35 patients received ROVT, with the vast majority responding positively. Three cases of ROVT are presented. While there are significant limitations to ROVT, this experience shows that it is possible to conduct ROVT when there is need. We found that case selection and parental support at home are important factors for success.

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Considerations for EHR section for the surgical specialist: Insights from a case study

Journal of Clinical Case reports and reviews ◽

10.36879/jccrr.18.000107 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1-2

Keyword(s):

Electronic Health Records ◽

Private Practice ◽

Patient Relationship ◽

Key Factors ◽

Health Records ◽

Start Up ◽

Insurance Payment ◽

System Selection ◽

Office Procedures

Context: Surgical specialists have unique considerations when selecting and using electronic health records (EHRs). Aim: We sought to identify key factors and considerations during system selection and implementation for the surgical subspecialist. Case study: Insights from system selection and implementation for a start-up plastic surgery private practice were used to inform a broader set of principles for surgical subspecialists in private practice selecting and using EHRs. What can be learned: The nature of the provider-patient relationship is episodic and such as maintaining inventory, managing images, annotating images, documenting and billing in-office procedures, and integration of cash-based and insurance payment. Conclusion: Surgeons in private practice and as part of larger institutions can use insights from this case study to inform their own efforts in system selection and optimization for ongoing use.

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