Lower doses of radiation to normal tissues means a tremendous reduction in side effects. IMRT incorporates several beams coming from different angles to envelope the tumor and the dose intensity of each beam is modulated by changing the shape of the fields during treatment.
For healthcare providers and their employees, ongoing uncertainty can lower employee engagement, which in turn can have a negative effect on organizational success and patient care.
If the patient has a bad experience at your ASC they are going to give their physician an earful, he says. Mr. Chopra identifies eight ways to improve patient satisfaction in a surgery center. 1. Start with exceptional people. Surgery centers need to recruit nurses, clerical personnel and others who are passionate about customer service in healthcare. Training and an emphasis on patient satisfaction are important, but at the end of the day the mindset of your staff fills in the gaps, Mr. Chopra says. 2. Balance efficiency with compassion. While an ASC has to strive for efficiency, the patient should never feel rushed or lacking information about their care.