Practice tip of the week: How to decrease wait times and increase patient satisfaction

With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. In the September 2021 article David Doyle writes the following:

1). Keep patients occupied – Idle time tends to feel longer. Keep your waiting room stocked with a wide selection of current magazines and newspapers. Also consider adding complementary WIFI.

2). Set expectations – Offering a rough estimate on wait times lets patients know they have time to look at their phone or read instead of anxiously eyeing the clock.

3). Break up the wait – Consider administering a brief survey to gauge patient attitudes about their wait time. Your patients will appreciate the change to voice any concerns.

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