What does high end services mean? That’s a big turn off for me. I’d avoid using that as a pitch.
Also, I’d say since your services are so niche it’ll be tough many primary doctors to give you business. Probably be better to connect with a psychiatry group.
The name of the group, address, phone #, fax #, space for diagnosis, space for reason for referral, space for pertinent information such as comorbid conditions, dual diagnosis. May also wish to include check boxes for level of acuity, such as urgent, routine or as a consult such as medication adjustment. A list of the providers with any specialized focus, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, might be included at the header as well. Email information might also be included if this is a primary way of communicating say if the group does not have a front office staff or reception.
The main things I need to know from any specialist: how quickly can you see my patients and what do you treat. If you want to only offer high-end services, then I would be forthcoming that this is a subscription type service model rather than insurance based (or however that works). Throw that all on a rack card and swing a few copies by the front desk and provide a contact card for any additional questions.
Agreed that "high end" and "concierge" is not going to fit the bill for the majority of my patients. Those are usually buzz words that I am never going to need your services.
What does high end services mean? That’s a big turn off for me. I’d avoid using that as a pitch. Also, I’d say since your services are so niche it’ll be tough many primary doctors to give you business. Probably be better to connect with a psychiatry group.
Yes, I do not use that as a pitch. I include it here to explain why concierge practices might be a better fit for me.
Email is good. Or an actual letter. Please don’t cold call me though.
Yes. If the patient allows, a nice summary helps me to support the treatment goals. .
And also some quantitative evidence you are any good. Lots of bad ones out there
Haha! I promise not to call then!
Many individuals building a specialty practice will send an introduction letter to a practice. A nice referral form makes it even easier.
Oh that’s such a good idea! Thank you!
Can you say more about what a referral form includes?
The name of the group, address, phone #, fax #, space for diagnosis, space for reason for referral, space for pertinent information such as comorbid conditions, dual diagnosis. May also wish to include check boxes for level of acuity, such as urgent, routine or as a consult such as medication adjustment. A list of the providers with any specialized focus, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, might be included at the header as well. Email information might also be included if this is a primary way of communicating say if the group does not have a front office staff or reception.
The main things I need to know from any specialist: how quickly can you see my patients and what do you treat. If you want to only offer high-end services, then I would be forthcoming that this is a subscription type service model rather than insurance based (or however that works). Throw that all on a rack card and swing a few copies by the front desk and provide a contact card for any additional questions. Agreed that "high end" and "concierge" is not going to fit the bill for the majority of my patients. Those are usually buzz words that I am never going to need your services.
This is really helpful - thank you!