In today’s environment, a satisfied patient is an important part of a successful practice. It’s better for the feedback to come directly to you and not to the Internet, but negative comments on the web don’t have to define you. And if you address them with diplomacy and care, you could come out on top.

Medical waste disposal is expensive, hard to recycle, and creates more environmental impact. Here are some best practices for medical waste disposal.

Patient care can include after-hours telephone calls, which need to be documented by the physician.

The Medical Board of California states that in order to avoid allegations that a patient is abandoned without a resource for continued health care, it is the standard of care in the community to notify your patients in writing when you wish to discontinue care. It is important to follow these guidelines.

Employees join and depart from medical offices regularly, so the well-run medical practice has protocols in place to address such departures - whether they are voluntary or involuntary.