Category Archives: Private Medical Practice

What should be the goal in establishing a private medical practice in the Philippines? The goal should be a satisfied – happy and healthy – private medical practitioner in the Philippines. Earning enough to be a healthy person and to … Continue reading →

Prescription, Instruction, and Stationary Pads Prescription pads are pads where you write down your prescription, commonly drugs.  If you do not have other pads, you are at liberty to write down prescription of things other than drugs, such as health … Continue reading →

How to charge professional fees How to charge professional fees Fees for professional services rendered: Consultations in the clinic Consultations for patients confined in a hospital Hospital visits and rounds Procedures done in the clinics Procedures done in the hospital … Continue reading →

By Nilo Y. Rivera, MD Medical Observer, December, 2002 Having a dermatology practice in a fifth class municipality is no easy work. One must contend with more morbid cases of pathologic dermatology and few of cosmetic dermatology. To the rural … Continue reading →

Calling Cards Calling cards when given out are used to tell the recipient of the card  1.    Who you are and what services you can offer 2.    How to call, contact, reach and see you Calling cards are useful in starting a … Continue reading →

Generics Act of 1988 Republic Act No. 6675 Duties and responsibilities of physicians: Indicate the generic names of all drugs prescribed whether through a personal prescription pad or doctor’s order sheet in the hospital chart. Generic name must always be … Continue reading →

How to establish a medical practice There are two essential factors that will promote and sustain a medical practice.  These are:             Availability             Marketing Availability (physical availability) If you are not available, there is NO chance you will be able to promote … Continue reading →

How to manage a personal medical office or clinic Under development Issues: Shared or solo medical office or clinic Space requirement and set up Secretary           Competencies                    Honest, effective, and efficient                    Who can promote your medical practice                    Computer-literate                    Accounting-literate Medical records … Continue reading →

How to fulfill the legal requirements of a medical practice Checklist of legal requirements Legal Requirements What Where to Secure and Some Procedurals and Details License to practice medicine in the Philippines / in a community     License to … Continue reading →

Where to establish a medical practice? Urban or rural areas Metro Manila or outside Metro Manila Specific region, province, city, and towns in the Philippines What are the decisions that you as a medical practitioner have to make with regards … Continue reading →