newfoundland and labrador rural medical clinic proposal

8/9/2019 Newfoundland and Labrador Rural Medical Clinic Proposal

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Rural Medical ClinicRural Medical ClinicWalk Walk--In TimesIn Times

HistoryHistory TodayToday

ProposalProposal

Fee For Service Medical DoctorsFee For Service Medical Doctors

Contract Medical DoctorsContract Medical Doctors BenefitsBenefits

ConclusionConclusion




HISTORYHISTORY

Many Clinics Open As Walk-In Service

Emergencies Referred To Hospital

Common Ailments To Serious Medical Treatment

Wait Times Approximately 30 Minutes To One Hour,Emergency¶s Upon Arrival

Family Doctor Always Aware Of Patients Status




TODAYTODAY

Clinics Open As ³Appointment Only´ Service

Hospital Emergency Rooms Overcrowded With Common

Ailments To Serious Medical Conditions Wait Times Approximately 1 ±10 Hours (Triage)

Life Threatening Emergency¶s Seen First

Family Doctor Not Always Aware Of Patient Status




PROPOSALPROPOSAL

Clinics Open For First Two Hours As Walk-In ServiceWith An Optional Last Hour For Students/Workers

Other Five Hours As ³Appointment Only´ Service

Refer Emergencies To Nearest Hospital Via Safest Method Wait Times Will Be Reduced At Both Clinic And Hospital

Emergency Room

Family Doctor Always Aware Of Patient Status




FEE FOR SERVICE MEDICAL DOCTORSFEE FOR SERVICE MEDICAL DOCTORS

Normal Fee For Service

If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is Low, May BillFor A Maximum Of Six Walk-In Patients During Each

Hour of Scheduled Walk-In Service If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is High, Bill

Normal Fee For Service For Patient¶s Seen

Low Turnout Will Allow For Office Administration Catch-Up Time, VERY IMPORTANT!!!




CONTRACT MEDICAL DOCTORSCONTRACT MEDICAL DOCTORS

Normal Contract Salary

If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is Low, NormalSalary Paid

If Patient Load During Walk-In Service Is High, Bill ³FeeFor Service´ After A Minimum Of Six Patient¶s Seen Per Hour To Offset Increased Service

Low Turnout Will Allow For Office Administration Catch-Up Time, VERY IMPORTANT!!!




BENEFITS TO PATIENTSBENEFITS TO PATIENTS

See Family Doctor When They Are Sick, Rather ThanWaiting 2-3 Weeks For An Appointment

Decrease Risk Of Driving When Health Is Impaired Due

To Symptoms Of Illness Appointment Can Be Set Up For Follow Up

Patient Knows They Will Be Able To Maintain HealthVice Ignoring Symptoms For Reasons That Include:




BENEFITS TO PATIENTSBENEFITS TO PATIENTS

Cost Of Transportation To Nearest Hospital

Frustration With Waiting For Appointment

Not Knowing Serious Medical Symptoms Such As StrokeAnd Heart Attack

Other Reasons That May Arise




BENEFITS TO DOCTORS OFFICEBENEFITS TO DOCTORS OFFICE

Patient Follow Up

Administration Time Opportunity

Increased Patient Health Compensated For Extra Service Provided




BENEFITS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMSBENEFITS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS

Reduced Waiting Times

Less Common Ailments Seen By Emergency Doctors

Increased Patient Health Less Time Spent In Hospital Due To Complications That

Have Arisen From Not Seeking Medical Help Sooner




CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Good For People Of Rural Communities

Good For Doctors Of Rural Communities

Excellent For Hospital Emergency Rooms May Reduce Stays In Hospital

Government Providing ³Due Diligence´ coupled with

possible Healthcare savings




Questions?Questions?




Robin Brentnall Robin Brentnall

Gambo, NLGambo, NL

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