Neil H. Baum, MD, presented “Creating a Positive First Impression for Every New Patient” for the Grand Rounds in Urology audience in April 2021.
How to cite: Baum, Neil H. “Creating a Positive First Impression for Every New Patient” April 2021. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/creating-a-positive-first-impression-for-every-new-patient/
Creating a Positive First Impression for Every New Patient – Summary
Grand Rounds in Urology Contributing Editor Neil H. Baum, MD, Professor of Urology at Tulane Medical School, discusses the importance of creating a positive first impression for new patients. He outlines several examples that establish a welcoming environment beginning with the patient’s first call to the practice. Dr. Baum emphasizes that when a patient has a positive experience, it will serve as effective marketing for the practice. The receptionist has the initial opportunity to make an impression by preparing patients for their upcoming visit, directing them to educational materials online, and reminding them to both fill out demographic information in advance and to hydrate appropriately to facilitate the collection of a urine sample during their visit. When patients arrive for their appointment, it is important to be respectful of the patient’s time by minimizing their wait time. Lastly, Dr. Baum shares a unique tip to impress patients by creating a personalized introduction video for each new patient welcoming them to the practice and reminding them of any pre-appointment information.
For more commentary on practice management and telemedicine from Dr. Baum, visit his Improving Your Urology Practice page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neil H. Baum, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also a retired urologic surgeon. Additionally, Dr. Baum serves as the Medical Advisor to Vanguard Communications Group. Dr. Baum is the author of Marketing Your Clinical Practice - Ethically, Effectively, and Economically, which is in its 4th edition, has sold over 175,000 copies, and has been translated into Spanish. He also wrote The Complete Business Guide to a Successful Medical Practice, which was published in 2015. Dr. Baum was the columnist for American Medical News for more than 25 years. Dr. Baum also wrote the popular column, “The Bottom Line,” for Urology Times for more than 20 years. He is a requested speaker each year to the Practice Management Seminar for the American Urological Association (AUA), where he discusses techniques for making urology practices more efficient and more productive. He has written more than 9 books on practice management and over 250 peer-reviewed articles on various urologic topics. Dr. Baum is also the medical advisor to Vanguard Communications Group.
