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LARGE FEESAND HOW TO GET THEM
PREFACE
CHAPTER I MEDICINE AS A BUSINESS
CHAPTER II THE PHYSICIAN WHO SUCCEEDS
CHAPTER III THE BUGBEAR OF ETHICS
CHAPTER IV LAWFUL TO ADVERTISE
CHAPTER V GETTING COUNTRY PATIENTS
CHAPTER VI RECEPTION OF OFFICE PATIENTS
CHAPTER VII THE CORRESPONDENCE FILE
CHAPTER VIII GETTING AT FINANCIAL STATUS
This guide tackles the practical side of running a medical practice, focusing on how physicians can turn their expertise into a sustainable business. It opens by critiquing the traditional view of medicine as a charitable vocation and points out common financial pitfalls that can leave doctors and patients alike short‑changed. The author argues that clear, sensible business methods are essential for a thriving practice, and he invites readers to rethink old assumptions about fees and professionalism.
The book then moves into concrete strategies: designing attractive offices, handling correspondence efficiently, and using modest advertising to build a reputable public profile. It offers sample letters, tips on pricing, and advice on collaborating with rural physicians and specialists to expand a client base. Throughout, the tone stays practical, emphasizing ethical boundaries while showing how disciplined marketing and smart fee structures can benefit both doctor and patient.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (296K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MWS, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2019-08-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A physician-writer from the early 20th century, he is remembered for a frank, practical book about the business side of medical practice. His surviving work offers a revealing glimpse into how some doctors thought about money, status, and professional success in that era.
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