| Is it time for a new practice environment? Part III: designing and constructing your new practice environment. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20839510 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In school, architects are taught "Form follows function," but all too often this concept is forgotten or not followed in planning medical practice environments. Things such as the architecture (look) of the building, the budget, the view from the office, etc., drive planning decisions when none of those can help promote doctor-patient interaction. The planning of a medical practice environment should follow an operational approach that is focused on the concept that best utilizing the doctors' time to provide care to more people is the ultimate goal. All decisions, from where the building is located, to where the exam rooms are located within the building, to how communication is handled, should all be based on how they best facilitate patent and doctor interaction. |
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Authors:
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Larry Brooks; Tim Griffin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of medical practice management : MPM Volume: 26 ISSN: 8755-0229 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Pract Manage Publication Date: 2010 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-15 Completed Date: 2010-10-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605494 Medline TA: J Med Pract Manage Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 32-8 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Practice Flow Solutions, 7742 Spalding Drive, Suite 368, Norcross, GA 30092, USA. brooks@practiceflowsolutions.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Appointments and Schedules Efficiency, Organizational* Facility Design and Construction / methods* Humans Physicians' Offices / organization & administration* Practice Management, Medical / organization & administration* United States |
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