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entered. It is easy to print the day’s schedule for each provider with these
computerized systems.
Some offi ces may even use online scheduling systems. These allow
patients to view available times and book their appointments online.
Doctors can access online schedules from any computer at any time.
To make an appointment, a patient must set up an account with a
secure user name and password. The patient selects the clinic location, his
or her specifi c doctor, and the type of appointment needed. The software
program calculates the amount of time required for the appointment and
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Patient Appointment Scheduler
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Susan Solara, MD
11-20-15: 09:00-09:30am
Amy Burns
246-1600
New Patient
1630 Sun Lane
Star Prairie, TX 57623
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Burns, Amy, 246-1600,
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Opsahl, David, 252-8130,
New Patient
Losee, Tammy, 246-3764,
Sore Back
Thrun, Steven, 253-1350,
New Patient
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Drew, Jean, 748-3260, Flu
Xiong, Kia, 346-8260, Sinuses
Hilldale, Russ, 733-3264, Warts Housner, Zach, 257-1960, Athlete’s Foot
Holpsem, Tina, 246-7240, Ear Pain
Bruce, August, 257-1186, Low Back Pain
Garcia, Paul, Chest Pain
Lunch Lunch
Jones, Zelda, 246-6370,
New Patient
Jacobs, Mandy, 466-1960,
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Gould, Donna, 760-2443,
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Jansen, Arvid, 233-1909, Hernia Recheck
Brennan, Nelson, 257-1363, Diarrhea
Yang, Mai, 283-1367, Remove Stitches
Wadena, Ralph, 266-1774, Sore Throat
Donald, Serena, 246-1210, Headaches
Pirey, Salvadore, Stomache Problem, 466-9455
Moley, Candy, 467-1900,
Menstrual Pain
Fulgate, Joey, 253-3611,
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Booth, May, 246-8916,
Blood Pressure Check
Long, Walter, 466-1906,
Neck Rash
Dale, Andrea, 266-1506,
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Hale, Mindy, 275-3536,
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Figure 2.16 A patient appointment book may also be computerized. What do you think are the advantages
of computerized patient appointment books? Can you think of any disadvantages?
Simulate
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