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Computerized telephone reminder system facilitates wellness and prevention.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10623412     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In the near future, the most successful medical practices will have wellness and prevention as their primary objectives of care. Telephoned reminders have proved to be the most effective method of bringing patients in for immunizations, cancer screening, and other preventive measures. Using computer telephony integration (CTI) technology to automate wellness and recall messages makes possible a cost-effective, consistent program of personalized reminders. This technology allows a medical practice to generate revenue from patients overdue for an appointment, to promote wellness through regular checkups or education programs, and to improve patient satisfaction with services.
Authors:
M S Lythgoe
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:    1999 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-12-21     Completed Date:  1999-12-21     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:  204-8     Citation Subset:  T    
Affiliation:
SmartTalk, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, USA. martil@smarttalk.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Practice Management, Medical
Primary Prevention*
Privacy
Reminder Systems / instrumentation*
Telephone*

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