Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you. Carl Sandburg When you first start practice, you may see only a few patients each day , and you may decide not to bother with having an appointment system at all. In fact, you are likely to be so glad to see any patient at all, that you will see them at their convenience.
However, it’s important to get into the habit of planning efficiently right from the beginning, and if there are just a few patients, give them appointments close together, so that one patient leaves as another arrives. It will then appear to your patients that you have a busy, thriving practice ! Of course, as you become busier, an appointment system is essential to help you plan your day. The appointment system you choose will affect your entire…
