Patient Day #1

Monday November 7, 2011

Today I was able to be a mock patient for Lizzy.  I was able to feel how a patient will feel when I work on them.  It was a very good experience.  She did well and covered all her bases.  I felt like the instructors were very helpful.  I also learned what the patient will do in order to come back in the clinic.  The have the time ot fill out a HHx and a registration form.  Both of these are important to fill out before having the patient come back so the clinic is aware of which patients are being seen.  I also learned the walkout procedures through the desk.  It is our obligation to turn the patient over to Mr. Saloman in order to get payment and not be charged as the student provider.  Another thing I learned was what information needs to be on the walkout form in order for Mr. Saloman to understand what is going on. 1. the status of the appointment and the reschedule date and time. 2. an instructor's signature stating that the above treamtent was rendered. 

I am so thankful for this opportunity to go through this because it was a growing experience that I will never forget!