Practice Management
Is there any way to edit the handouts for our specific clinical needs? For instance, the case review handout has an outline of labs to order before seeing the patient in person which physicians are not able to do.
Chris Kresser: That’s not actually true. We order labs all the time for patients whom we haven’t seen yet, and...
I’m wondering what your solutions are for patients e-mailing questions in between visits. These can be as simple clarification on a protocol like “what health food store can get this food item” or asking for an opinion on a new health concern. I ask patients to book an in-person visit for any new concerns; however, not the case for clarification. I’m finding myself spending way too much time communicating via e-mail for questions reception can’t answer and not always able to get people booked in for a few complaints within a reasonable amount of time. I want to provide consistent care, and I’m thinking about charging for e-mail consults or other solutions.
Dr. Amy Nett: This is a fantastic question. I’m still playing with this because I absolutely agree that this is...
I want to begin to do more SIBO breath testing. I looked at the test procedure, and it seems that to order these tests I need prescribing license due to the lactulose that’s included. Do you have a suggestion? I’m an acupuncturist.
Dr. Amy Nett: I think Chris has been able to order the NUNM SIBO breath test. I believe acupuncturists can....
I’ve watched practice management tutorials but find most of these duties outside my scope of work, and setting up the business side of my functional pediatric practice feels very daunting at this time. For example, the QuickBooks tutorials are a bit over my head. Can I hire a biller or bookkeeper to handle that, or do I as a clinician need to learn how to do it? (It’s not my strength.)
Chris Kresser: Absolutely not. I’ll just stop right there. You definitely want to hire a bookkeeper to handle it, and...
Do you have a handout that you give your clients in order for them to be able to easily follow through without weighing with certain amounts of macronutrients that they have to consume once you prescribe their diet? If so, can you make it available to us? In support of my question, I have to say that I’m referring to those clients that don’t use apps to quantify how much fat, protein, carbs they eat.
Kelsey Kinney: Okay, so this is a great question. I think a lot of nutritionists and dietitians get a little...
I’m trying to build a program in my community for children and adolescents in order to educate them about healthy nutrition, easy tools to access and implement in their current lifestyle.” That’s awesome Daniela. I’m happy to hear that. “What resources do you recommend and/or points to consider in creating this training program? I’m posting this question on the Facebook group, but I wanted to have your input or opinion on it.
Chris Kresser: Number five, “I’m trying to build a program in my community for children and adolescents in order to...
When does a nutritionist come into play in the CCFM procedure? At what point do you usually recommend a patient consult with the nutritionist, before the case review or after? What about the fees? Does the patient pay CCFM, and CCFM pays the nutritionist afterwards?
Chris Kresser: We have just one question sent in from Daniela. It’s actually several questions in one. “When does a...
Do you believe I can focus on the exposome as a nurse coach consultant and find practitioners to work with?
Chris: Oh, yes. I mean, we we’re going to help you. We’ve got lots of ideas for how to team...
I know many of us, some of us are not MDs or NPs and therefore cannot diagnose or order testing. Can you recommend how the nonpractitioners taking the course can best use the in-depth gut pathology testing information to help our clients? You answered this somewhat in the first week, but I feel after listening in Week 3, I still have concerns. I’m an RN with BS in exercise physiology, and I thought a coaching class would be too simplistic. However, the practitioner program feels like it may exceed my scope of practice. I wonder if it’s the best use of limited funds. Any thoughts or advice can be greatly appreciated.
Chris: Yes. I think as we did discuss, this is a better course for people who are able to either...
In regard to setting up an initial business, I’m not sure where to start. Do I first need to purchase an LLC? Should I start with legal work first in the event of a lawsuit?
A question from Casey, “In regard to setting up an initial business, I’m not sure where to start. Do I...
