Question

1. Define Manual Appointment Scheduling.

2. Define Electronic Appointment Scheduling.

3. Create a PROS and CONS list for both.

4. Write a paragraph stating which method you would use in your clinic and why.

Answer 1

1. Manual appointment schedules:

Its a process by which appointment is maintained in book. The book should contain enough spaces to write patients information. It should have time unit appropriate to practice.

2. Electronic appointment scheduling:

Appointment scheduling software solution are the tool that allows professional and businesses to better manage scheduling and booking. Companies use online appointment scheduling software to automate scheduling desk.

3. Pros of electronic appointment scheduling:

It saves time and money

It gives three remainder on appointment

Greater convenience.

Secured and privacy.

Con's of electronic appointment scheduling:

Miscommunication hurdles

Limited option to evaluate quality.

Pros of manual appointment:

We can assess quality

Patient preparation is possible

Con's:

Time consuming

Expensive

4. Best choice:

Electronic scheduling is a best option for appointment in clinical settings. this can be locked out after selected appointment time, so we can control over crowed. Electronic reports are helps in efficiency of care. Here patient can make own appointments.

So electronic scheduling system is best in clinics.