Business Planning, Types of Practice Arrangements
This module will guide you through the process of defining a vision for your practice, explore the various types of prac...
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- Describe the type of practice you intend to offer.
- Outline the pros and cons of various types of medical practice business structures.
- Explain the concept of incorporating a medical practice.
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Professional Obligations
As a family medicine professional in NL, you will be required to obtain and maintain licenses and memberships with a num...
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- List the license and membership requirements for practicing medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).
- Summarize the requirements for obtaining a medical license in NL.
- Outline the process for applying for required memberships.
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Setting Up Office Space
Selecting your physical office space is one of the most important elements of setting up a new practice. Where should yo...
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- Discuss some of the considerations for choosing an appropriate practice location/space.
- Identify supplies and equipment needed for a new primary care practice.
- Describe the financing options available to secure office space and equipment.
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Employee Management
Having the right personnel on your team can help your clinic focus on patient-centred care, help you realize your vision...
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- Identify and recruit staff needed for your practice
- Manage the performance of staff members
- Ensure team members communicate effectively
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Technology in Practice
Delivering effective health care is an information intensive activity. The use of technology to help manage this informa...
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- List the typical technology systems used in medical practice in NL.
- Summarize the rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information as defined by the Personal Health Information Act
- List some of the threats to IT systems and data and discuss potential strategies to help mitigate these risks.
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Managing Your Practice
To build a successful and sustainable family medicine practice, you need to think about your practice as a business. Thi...
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- Outline the key business management systems required for a successful practice.
- Describe how to set up a billing system to book revenue for your practice.
- Discuss why an accounting/bookkeeping system is critical to your practice.
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Transition to Retirement
You’ve spent years developing your practice and building relationships with your patients and your team. As you begin ...
- Outline the steps involved in finding a physician to take over your practice.
- Describe how to transfer the care of your patients to other physicians.
- Discuss how to close down your practice, if required.
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