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Communicate with patients using common office equipment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10662265     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Computer telephony is the technology associated with the electronic transmission of voice, fax, or other information using a computer via the telephone. Medical practices are increasingly under pressure to raise the level of customer service they offer while controlling or cutting expenses. Properly used, interactive voice technology will help a practice expand customer contact, reduce operating expenses, and increase staff efficiency. This article provides an overview of one of the most effective uses of telephony for a medical practice-patient communication systems. It looks at the benefits of such a system, lists the reasons for and advantages of using appointment reminders, and provides tips and criteria for buying a system, judging sound quality, justifying the cost, and keeping patients satisfied.
Authors:
L P Baker
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of medical practice management : MPM     Volume:  14     ISSN:  8755-0229     ISO Abbreviation:  J Med Pract Manage     Publication Date:    1998 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-01-03     Completed Date:  2000-01-03     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8605494     Medline TA:  J Med Pract Manage     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  78-82     Citation Subset:  T    
Affiliation:
TeleVox Software, Inc., Mobile, AL 36695, USA. lindab@tvox.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Communication*
Humans
Office Automation*
Physician-Patient Relations*
Telephone*

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