December 28, 2006 – 3:17 pm
In many ways, the practical aspects of leaving your practice for a sabbatical – locums, money management, etc. – are, believe it or not, the easiest. What can be incredibly challenging is the emotional roller coaster ride of walking away from something you’ve worked so hard to build, and then trying to remain sane while you’re gone. Given our recent transition, here are a few tips for you:
Stay Big Picture
From 40,000 feet, the big picture of leaving your practice (assuming you don’t shut your doors) looks like this: patients show up, consume products and services, and happily pay. It’s a system for exchanging services for money. In the past, you may have been the main engine of that service, but now it’s time to pass the torch.
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December 18, 2006 – 11:00 am
Whether it’s a sabbatical, an illness, a new baby or just a break, there are times in your practice where you may need to be away for an extended period of time. We’ve just arrived in Paraguay for a five month medical mission, so I thought I’d share some ideas on how you can take time away, and still return to a thriving practice.
Find a Locum
You’ll need someone with your qualifications and skill set to fill at least part of your shoes. Start early, and don’t take the first thing that comes along – the right person can take time to find.
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December 13, 2006 – 4:54 pm
The Integrator Blog has an update on the Working Class Acupuncture story, including several interviews and comments. Worth a look - there’s a larger picture here that goes beyond acupuncture.
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December 1, 2006 – 2:42 pm
For their 50th anniversary a couple of years back, Chiropractic Economics posted a pile of free marketing articles on their website. There’s enough weekend reading here to keep you busy for a while…
http://www.chiroeco.com/50/market/index.html
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