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| A DOCTOR WHO... |
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Desires a high quality practice. |
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Recognizes the rapidly changing medicoeconomic environment. |
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Sees that little is being done for malpractice problems. |
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Realizes others are not going to solve his problems. |
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Knows there is little outside sympathy for the medical profession. |
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Realizes that it will be his initiative that provides the solution to
these issues. |
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Is willing to try something new. |
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Believes the computer is an instrument that can be utilized in the medical
aspect of his practice. |
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Is willing to invest money. |
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Recognizes that money alone will not provide success. His time will
be required to learn the medical aspect of the system. |
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Will commit his energy to learn the medical aspect of the system. (This
is the most challenging requirement.) |
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Is willing to delegate the responsibility of computer operation to someone
else. |
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Will persevere to the point that he recognizes the rewards, satisfaction,
and benefits. |
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Who enjoys a high quality practice. |
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| OFFICE PERSONNEL: |
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NO SPECIAL COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE IS NECESSARY. |
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The computer skill level necessary to operate word processing or data
entry programs on a micro computer should be sufficient to master this
software program. It is not necessary to be a medical transcriptionist,
but knowledge of medical terms is helpful. |
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An individual with community college training in computers will become
proficient in less than a month. |
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| COMPUTER HARDWARE (EQUIPMENT): |
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Our software system runs on IBM-PC compatible computers using MS-DOS
3.0 or above operating system. A hard disk storage device is required
for optimal operation. |
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A laserjet printer can be used for high speed and high quality. Our
software is designed to adapt to any printer that can be attached to IBM
compatible equipment. |
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You should consider a surge protector power strip as part of your hardware
purchase. |
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| PAPER SUPPLIES (STATIONERY): |
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Most of the reports are printed on plain white paper. This may be continuous
computer paper or separate sheets depending on your choice of printer.
Your existing letterhead can most likely be used with this computer program.
The program allows you to adjust the margins of the letters and reports. |
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| FURNITURE AND OFFICE SPACE: |
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A 3' x 5' desk top at typing height and a comfortable typist chair are
required. Any space that accommodates furniture and equipment, similar
to bookkeeping or other data entry areas, should be adequate. |
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| COMMUNICATIONS (PHONES): |
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Not necessary for installation. |
