Life in the Fast Lane

December 14, 2009
Life in the Fast Lane

Andrew Knight
Why block up a 15 minute slot if all that is needed is a brief appointment for a script, a certificate, a referral or a normal result? A number of practices have told us about variations on this idea that have worked for them.

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Tracking Care

December 7, 2009
Tracking Care

Tony Lembke
Have you ever worked out the steps involved in completing a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement?
The Doctors of Ivanhoe have mapped this process, and produced a Tracking Sheet to assist in making sure each step is completed.
Mary Howe from the practice added this comment to our story on Chronic Care Coordinators.

I think [...]

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Purple Time – Protecting Endangered Species

December 4, 2009
Purple Time – Protecting Endangered Species

Tony Lembke
‘Protected time’ is invaluable for improvement work – but in a busy practice it is often hard to find. The Sorell Family Practice came up with a novel way to protect this endangered species.
As you know, if you keep doing what you’re doing you’re keep getting what you get. The most successful collaborative practices [...]

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