Appointments/Scheduling Systems:
Chapter 7 talks about scheduling systems and types of appointments. After
carefully reading this chapter, please answer the following:
Scenario: Dr. Fran Practon's Friday schedule is full and Mrs. Charlene Pratt, an
established patient, calls at 1:00 p.m. requesting to be seen that day for a
migraine headache she has had for one (1) week. The doctor has an opening.
Instructions: For your initial post, answer the following 2 questions:
a. Differentiate the types of appointment methods found at 7-2c and tell us
which one you believe is the most effective and why. Write out and define
ALL the appointment types.
b. Which method do you believe is most and least effective for the above
appointment? Why?