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Asking questions to a new patient Before scheduling an appointment, many new patients will want to ask questions about medical care or fees. Since the first contact with the patient is critical, the medical assistant’s ability to answer these questions easily will set the stage for future patient rapport. A number of new patient questions have been posed in the following examples along with possible responses. Question—Type of Care Patient: Does Dr. Lim use laparoscopy? C.A.: Are you familiar with laparoscopic surgery? Patient: Yes, I went to a surgeon years ago and he used it. It helped a lot. C.A.: Dr. Lim does not use that particular technique. However, he uses another technique that seems to work just as well. Question—Symptoms Patient: Can Dr. Lim cure Hepatitis B? C.A.: Dr. Lim has had a lot of success with liver diseases. However, it’s impossible to tell over the phone about your particular situation. The doctor usually decides during the consultation if you can be helped by medical care. I’ll be happy to schedule an appointment for you. We have an opening at 10:15 and another at 3:45? Which time would be more convenient? Question—X-Rays Patient: Will I have to be x-rayed? I don’t want to be exposed to excess radiation. C.A.: It’s impossible to diagnose over the phone since the necessity for x-rays depends on your condition. Once the doctor has examined you, he/she will make that decision. Question—Fees Patient: How much are the x-rays? C.A.: We don’t even know if you will need x-rays. Until the doctor examines you, I’d be guessing if I tried to tell you. Since there is no charge for the consultation, I’ll schedule an appointment for you to talk with the doctor. After the consultation the doctor can answer all your questions. Would 3:15 or 5:30 be more convenient?

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Asking questions to a new patientBefore scheduling an appointment, many new patients will want to ask questions about medical care or fees. Since the first contact with the patient is critical, the medical assistants ability to answer these questions easily will set the stage for future patient rapport. A number of new patient questions have been posed in the following examples along with possible responses.

QuestionType of CarePatient: Does Dr. Lim use laparoscopy?C.A.: Are you familiar with laparoscopic surgery?Patient: Yes, I went to a surgeon years ago and he used it. It helped a lot.C.A.: Dr. Lim does not use that particular technique. However, he uses another technique that seems to work just as well.QuestionSymptomsPatient: Can Dr. Lim cure Hepatitis B?C.A.: Dr. Lim has had a lot of success with liver diseases. However, its impossible to tell over the phone about your particular situation. The doctor usually decides during the consultation if you can be helped by medical care. Ill be happy to schedule an appointment for you. We have an opening at 10:15 and another at 3:45? Which time would be more convenient?QuestionX-RaysPatient: Will I have to be x-rayed? I dont want to be exposed to excess radiation.C.A.: Its impossible to diagnose over the phone since the necessity for x-rays depends on your condition. Once the doctor has examined you, he/she will make that decision.QuestionFeesPatient: How much are the x-rays?C.A.: We dont even know if you will need x-rays. Until the doctor examines you, Id be guessing if I tried to tell you. Since there is no charge for the consultation, Ill schedule an appointment for you to talk with the doctor. After the consultation the doctor can answer all your questions. Would 3:15 or 5:30 be more convenient?QuestionFeesPatient: How much are the adjustments?C.A.: Our standard charge for an adjustment is $30.Patient: Isnt that pretty expensive?C.A.: I think youll find that our fees are in line with other doctors in the area. In addition, the doctor will not accept your case unless he/she feels that medical care will help. He/she makes that decision during the consultation. We have an opening at 11:00 this morning or 3:15 this afternoon.Question--PainPatient: Im afraid to come in. Will it hurt?C.A.: Most of our patients report that it doesnt hurt at all. If youre in a lot of pain right now, you may experience some discomfort during and after an adjustment. However, it is usually minimal.Mengajukan pertanyaan kepada pasien baruSebelum menjadwalkan janji, pasien baru akan ingin bertanya tentang perawatan medis atau biaya. Sejak kontak pertama dengan pasien sangat penting, kemampuan asisten medis untuk menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan ini akan dengan mudah mengatur panggung untuk hubungan pasien masa depan. Sejumlah pertanyaan pasien baru telah diajukan dalam contoh berikut ini bersama dengan respon yang memungkinkan.

Pertanyaan-Jenis PerawatanPasien: Apakah Dr Lim menggunakan laparoskopi?C.A.: Apakah Anda akrab dengan operasi laparoskopi?Pasien: Ya, saya pergi ke dokter bedah tahun lalu dan dia menggunakannya. Ini membantu banyak.CA: Dr Lim tidak menggunakan teknik tertentu. Namun, ia menggunakan teknik lain yang tampaknya bekerja sama dengan baik.Pertanyaan-GejalaPasien: Can Dr Lim obat Hepatitis B?CA: Dr Lim telah memiliki banyak keberhasilan dengan penyakit hati. Namun, tidak mungkin untuk memberitahu melalui telepon tentang situasi khusus Anda. Dokter biasanya memutuskan selama konsultasi jika Anda dapat dibantu dengan perawatan medis. Saya akan senang untuk menjadwalkan janji untuk Anda. Kami memiliki pembukaan di 10:15 dan satu lagi di 3:45? Yang waktu akan lebih nyaman?Pertanyaan-X-RaysPasien: Apakah saya harus diperiksa dengan sinar-x? Saya tidak ingin terkena radiasi berlebih.CA: Tidak mungkin untuk mendiagnosa melalui telepon karena kebutuhan untuk x-ray tergantung pada kondisi Anda. Setelah dokter telah memeriksa Anda, dia / dia akan membuat keputusan itu.Pertanyaan-BiayaPasien: Berapa harga sinar-x?CA: Kita bahkan tidak tahu apakah Anda perlu x-ray. Sampai dokter akan memeriksa Anda, saya akan menebak jika saya mencoba untuk memberitahu Anda. Karena tidak ada biaya untuk konsultasi, saya akan menjadwalkan janji bagi Anda untuk berbicara dengan dokter. Setelah konsultasi dokter dapat menjawab semua pertanyaan Anda. Apakah 3:15 atau 5:30 lebih nyaman?Pertanyaan-BiayaPasien: Berapa banyak penyesuaian?CA: biaya standar kami untuk penyesuaian adalah $ 30.Pasien: Bukankah itu cukup mahal?CA: Saya pikir Anda akan menemukan bahwa biaya kami sejalan dengan dokter lain di daerah tersebut. Selain itu, dokter tidak akan menerima kasus Anda kecuali dia / dia merasa bahwa perawatan medis akan membantu. Dia / dia membuat keputusan selama konsultasi. Kami memiliki pembukaan pada pukul 11:00 pagi ini atau 3:15 sore ini.Pertanyaan - NyeriPasien: Saya takut untuk masuk Apakah akan sakit?CA: Sebagian besar pasien kami melaporkan bahwa tidak ada salahnya sama sekali. Jika Anda dalam banyak rasa sakit saat ini, Anda mungkin mengalami beberapa ketidaknyamanan selama dan setelah penyesuaian. Namun, biasanya minimal.