
In an era when many physicians still wrestle with unpaid fees, this surprisingly practical manual offers clear, down‑to‑earth advice on how to keep a medical practice financially healthy. Written by a seasoned doctor who spent years balancing patient care with the realities of running an office, the guide lays out simple cash‑system principles that anyone can adopt. It walks readers through setting up orderly records, communicating payment expectations, and handling resistant patients without compromising bedside etiquette. The tone is conversational, aiming to empower doctors to protect their livelihood while staying true to the healing mission.
Beyond the numbers, the author stresses that a physician’s reputation and personal well‑being are tied to sound financial habits. He shares anecdotes from his own practice, illustrating how prompt collections can reinforce professional dignity and prevent the strain of debt. Readers leave with a straightforward checklist and the confidence to ask for what they’re owed, ensuring their focus can remain on patient care.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2011-10-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1932
A physician, editor, and anthologist, he wrote practical medical books and also spent years gathering newspaper poetry into annual volumes he treated as a snapshot of American public feeling.
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