An appropriate system is easy to integrate and effective in a high volume practice. Many successful chiropractors who use homeopathy see over 200 patients per day on a long term basis. Proper use of homeopathic formulas should actually increase patient volume. How is this possible? Isn't homeopathic casetaking a time consuming process? Isn't homeopathy just for small, alternative style practices? Maybe you have wondered these things.
While it is true that classical homeopathic procedures often require an hour and a half per patient, contemporary procedures have been developed for chiropractors that can be applied in just minutes per patient. You can achieve powerful results using homeopathy together with chiropractic and even increase your patient base at the same time.
During my last 12 years of practice I have used homeopathy and chiropractic together and had the joy of clearing diverse conditions such as anorexia and bulimia, breast cysts, infertility, menopause, feminine discharge, PMS, male disorders, bedwetting, colic, earaches, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, parasites, swollen tonsils, teething, digestive disorders, gout, arthritis, migraines, sinus and immune disorders, acne, asthma, bladder incontinence, colds and flu, fatigue syndromes, herpes, hypoglycemia, kidney and bladder complications, lung disorders, memory loss, motion sickness, chronic skin disorders, laryngitis, warts, obesity, anxiety, depression, and insomnia on a daily basis. The marriage of homeopathy and chiropractic has been very good to me, offering extreme emotional and financial success!
Using homeopathy broadens and deepens your scope of practice. Accordingly, you must be equipped to handle this enhanced scope. The key to managing a high volume homeopathic/chiropractic practice is employing the right kind of case management tools. Whether you have used homeopathy for years or you are considering using it for the first time, you need homeopathic case management tools in addition to homeopathic formulas.
Some doctors use homeopathy and chiropractic without tools designed for this. The result is often detailed notes in the margins, too heavy a reliance on memory, and serious amount wasted time sorting it all out. It's next to impossible to keep a broad scoped practice flowing smoothly with mismatched paperwork for the job at hand. While every chiropractor is a unique and dynamic healer, there are some tools that don't need to be reinvented, that have proven effective time and again.
An introductory Health Appraisal questionnaire is a revolutionary time saver. Medical literature indicates that 83% of all diagnoses can be made at the end of consultation, provided the patient was asked the right questions. A comprehensive Health Appraisal that reveals underlying causes will help you see a patient's total health picture and readily choose appropriate homeopathic formulas. Patients fill these out on their own time. You need a detailed clinical history that is designed to help you make both chiropractic and homeopathic treatment decisions simultaneously.
There are multiple advantages to using a specialized homeopathic Health Appraisal form.
1. Patients become more aware of their current health status.
2. You can see the diversity and intensity of patients' symptom patterns at a glance.
3. It produces a systematic approach to correct challenging cases by helping you prioritize treatment.
4. It is a baseline indicator to monitor patient progress and honestly evaluate treatment success.
There is another tool that works hand in hand with a Health Appraisal questionnaire(a Health History worksheet. The appropriate Health History worksheet helps you monitor patient progress under your treatment regime. Where a Health Appraisal gives you a starting point of reference, a Health History worksheet keeps you informed and helps you make decisions about the most recent patient developments. Without this type of tool it is virtually impossible to keep careful track of each patient's progress without wasting too much of your valuable time.
I have found that the best type of Health History worksheet is updated by the patient during subsequent visits. This eliminates time consuming, repetitive discussions with patients about symptoms and gets each patient actively involved in his or her own restoration. Health History worksheets also increase patient commitment by helping them prioritize their recovery. It also allows you to get an update at a glance.
These tools are so essential and fruitful that I can honestly say that if more doctors understood and implemented them, chiropractors using homeopathy would bring forth a whole new level of patient restoration.
Calling all chiropractors who would like to or are currently using homeopathy: In a spirit of commitment to bring forth optimal healing to your patients, please consider the value of implementing these kinds of case management materials. For more information about our own case management tools or questions you have about integrating homeopathy, contact us.
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