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Perhaps it seems that ER physicians work on a "commission" basis because of the relatively short time they spend with their patients. These physicians are usually not on the payroll of the hospital, they are members of a "pool" of a private medical group who often rotate among several hospitals on a contract basis. As such, they are not reimbursed on a "per-patient" basis. They are paid by the number of hours they are staffed in that hospitals' ER. (This also explains why you often receive a separate bill from this ER group, in addition to one sent by the sponsoring hospital.)
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Many patients do not like being seen by VA doctors, Do you know why that is?
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4351276/
How much does it cost to seen a DO?
It costs around 70 to 100 dollars, similar to the price of a normal M.D. These doctors treat patients holistically and use modern medicine and alternative medicine together.
What compound containing element that patients drink so the doctors can view the patient's digestive tract?
Patients drink what is known as a contrast solution so doctors can view the patients digestive tract. The contrast solution shows abnormalities within a CT scan or MRI that can not normally be seen without contrast.
What type of patient are seen in family practice clinics?
The same kinds of patients seen in Private Practice are seen in Family Practice Clinics. The main difference is instead of a private practice physician and his/her partners (one to several other doctors), clinics have numerous physicians, often Residents still in training. Patients are re-assigned to a new clinic physician as Residents graduate, usually every 2 years.
What is a capitated plan?
A capitated plan is one where the patient is assigned to a doctor upon enrollment in the insurance plan and from that point on the doctor is paid a fee to be that person's doctor whether the patient is seen or not. Insurance companies like it because it makes their expenses more predictable and controllable and doctors often like it because it guarantees a steady income stream. The hope is that doctors will find ways to keep the patient healthy and manage then efficiently, often using nurses and other providers. The down side is that it provides an incentive for the doctor to not want to see the patient or to at least minimize the time spent with them. The doctor does well if he can gain a large panel of healthy patients he rarely sees and does poorly with a panel of sick patients that are seen often. The other type of plan is fee for service where the doctor submits a bill and gets paid only when he sees the patient.
Do female doctors touch male patients on the penis?
Whenever the examination or treatment requires it, a doctor of either gender would touch a penis. Of course they would usually be wearing rubber gloves, so the doctor's skin does not actually touch it.
What is the average number of patients seen per day by dermatologists?
80
What is Megaesophagus?
Abnormal enlargement of the lower portion of the esophagus, as seen in patients with achalasia.
What patients are considered at high risk for aspiration pneumonia?
it is most often seen in babies with gerd, elderly patients or persons attached to breathing equipment.
What is meant by the initials EOL?
The intials EOL typically mean end of life and are often seen on the charts of nursing home patients who are nearing their deaths. It is sometimes a term that will determine the amount of medication or prescriptions that a patient will receive.
Why are penetrating trauma patients not defibrilated in prehospital paramedic care?
In my experience as an EMT observer, I've never seen this not happen before. If patients need to be defibrillated, they will be. It depends on the ECG readings, the amount of heart stimulating drugs administered, and current condition of the patient. If paramedics and on-line medical control deem it necessary to deliver a shock, they will if necessary. I've never seen code that says to not defibrillate a patient if required.
What vitamins are helpful for a child with ADHD?
There are several vitamins and supplements you can try. Some doctors have linked ADHD to a zinc deficiency so some children have seen improvement by taking zinc supplements. Omega-3 fatty acid or fish oil is well known for improving overall brain function and many people have seen improvements in ADHD patients when they take it.
