Shannon,
I realized that my previous post only answered one of your questions.
As for what happens when someone walks in for acute treatment, I ask that
they call ahead to make sure I can see them (I often run to the post office to
mail remedies around 4:30 p.m.). But they don't always do that.
When they come I have them fill out a short version of the constitutional
case paperwork, mostly stating what the problem is and signing the legal
paperwork acknowledging I'm not an MD, I don't treat diseases, etc. etc.
Then we sit down and chat for about half an hour, I scramble to get as much
info as possible. I decide on the remedy, then they either pick it up at the
natural food co-op or they wait in the lobby while I package up the remedy.
I like to do a plan A remedy and plan B but not combined, just so they will
get results. But usually my plan A works and they don't need the plan B.
I try to sketch out what they can expect, I ask that they call and check in
the next day and then they go on their way.
I have also done a lot with moms who call me because their children are sick
and they don't want to go to urgent care.
These I end up doing over the phone because they are calling from quite a
distance, too far to drive to my office. With these I don't get the paperwork
signed, which isn't a good thing. And I have to trust that they will mail
payment (yes, I could take credit cards, but I just haven't done that yet).
I've not been stiffed, only one time came close to not being paid.
But with both approaches I charge one fee, which covers however many phone
calls they need to make to me. And I allow them to call me on my cell phone
up till 11 p.m. if their child has a fever. Often it has been a Belladonna
fever, which gets worse about 11 p.m., of course. And I've gotten calls at
10:56 p.m. with those cases.
I just finished a case of a 3 year old girl, high fever, Bell worked
beautifully, the mom will be coming in to see me for constitutional work for herself
in a week and will get the rest of the family in later on.
Why do I do this, go to these lengths? I've got three children and my
oldest used to go into a Belladonna croup and scared the wits out of her dad and
me. I didn't have homeopathy then. So I want to pass this help onto other
moms.
Also, if you do a really good job of patient care, your patients will
absolutely love you! And refer lots of people to you.
So I'm happy to go the extra distance for them.
Cheers!
Marybeth
In a message dated 6/24/2005 7:36:06 PM Central Standard Time,
shannonnelson@tds.net writes:
Oh, good for you!!!!
I'm going to save this post for when(ever) I get around to "getting real"
with my practice. I think you've got *exactly* the approach that we need lots,
lots more of.
Three thumbs up for you!
Shannon
classes, hand out flyers about my acute clinic at networking meetings and
chamber
to
spots where the DJ and I chat for several >minutes once or twice a week and I'll
be sure to focus >on the acute work during those spots.
as well as constitutional work because > they've seen what homeopathy can
clinic.
on them with NO results.
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that
them.
In a message dated 6/24/2005 3:11:47 PM Central Standard Time,
shannonnelson@tds.net writes:
Marybeth,
What a wonderful idea!
Where / how do you advertise your walk-in service, and can you say a
bit about who comes and what happens?
Shannon
Marybeth Buchele Professional Homeopath
dba Health Naturally Homeopathy Services
500 Main Street, Suite 320
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-231-6068
3601 Park Center Blvd. Suite 305
St. Louis Park, MN 5541
952-933-6068
_www.healthnaturally.biz_ (
http://www.healthnaturally.biz/)
Natural Health for Mind and Body
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