Re: Stock and practice management software - followup question

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Hi Shobana,

I try to be flexible with follow up times depending on the condition

e.g. if I'm treating hormonal things related to cycle then there is no

point in follow-up in less than 4 weeks as changes won't be evident.

Also being in a rural area some people have a long way to travel to see

me so for long term chronic conditions e.g. arthritis I would probably

leave a longer gap between follow-ups, especially after the first one

but telling the client (in writing) that if they experience any problems

or major changes in health to contact me sooner.

I always try to diary the first follow-up appointment at the end of the

first visit, telling the client they can always phone/email to change it

if necessary - so that the onus is on them to cancel rather than to make

appointment (people are invariably lazy in this regard, I am myself!).

I guess my average follow-up period is about 4 weeks but tailored to the

individual (we are holistic after all).

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