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This is the 100th issue of FootZine
since our beginning in September of 2002. If
you missed some of the earlier articles, you can
find them in the FootZine Archives.
There is also a search function on that page which
accesses all issues if you need specific
information. Have a look at: http://www.footzine.com/FZ_7.htm If you attended the APMA/ASPMA Meeting in Seattle in 1995 you may recall seeing the Seattle landmark "Toe Truck", and perhaps received one of the pink Toe Truck key rings among the other treasures in the assistants' "Goodie Bags". Since its creation in 1979 the pink-toed tow truck graced the Lincoln Towing location in downtown Seattle. It certainly got my attention the first time I saw it! When you visit here again, you'll be able to see the Toe Truck at MOHAI, a local museum, along side other notable area icons. Photo: http://www.footzine.com/FZ_A4.htm One of the things I like best is helping the people who have questions connect with the people who have answers, as we see here...... ~ Gayle
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From: Anne Thompsonre: Surgery Consent Forms (Volume 99) Hi Gayle, Here is a suggestion for the office looking for an updated surgical consent: check with your malpractice carrier, they may have sample forms that contain the appropriate verbiage. The response regarding covered vs. noncovered foot care was excellent - clearly explained how some areas are gray! Anne Thompson Business Office Manager Bloomington Lake Clinic, LTD Minneapolis, MN *_* *_* *_* From: Hal Ornstein, DPM re: Surgery Consent Forms (Volume 99) Congrats on 100!!! You touch the lives of many and surely mine big time. Regarding the discussion on consents in the last FootZine, I suggest you do a post that everyone should contact their malpractice company for a copy of their suggested (approved?) consent form and process. I suggest that you contact PICA and ask them for a copy of a consent (and any other materials they want to give you on this subject) they recommend to include as an attachment with your next FootZine. It would also be helpful to have a sample office note from them on a consent visit. Hal *_* *_* *_* From: Jennifer Bremer re: Surgery Consent Forms (Volume 99) Hi Gayle. I've attached 2 consent forms we use at our office. One is for nail surgeries and the other is for all other types of surgical procedures. We also have a separate form in carbon copy that lists all of the possible risks involved with a surgical procedure. We have our doctor review that form with the patient during the surgical consult appointment. The patient is then asked to sign the form and they are given a copy to take home. We review those risks again with the patient prior to having the consent form signed. I do not have that form in word format but I can fax a copy to you if you would like me to. Sincerely, Jennifer Bremer Office Manager Associated Podiatrists Richfield, MN Phone: (612) 866-3601 Fax: (612) 866-5875 *_* Editor's note: Jennifer's forms can be accessed from the FootZine web site's Networking page at http://www.footzine.com/FZ_6.htm Scroll down to the new "F.Y.I." section. More sample forms would be welcomed, and we have requested examples from PICA and OUM. ~ Gayle *_* *_* *_* *_* From: Kristi Warnekros re: Planning for an Office Move Dear Gayle, Congratulations on your milestone!! I think you are great. I have a question for any office in Washington State (we are in Seattle) who may have moved into a new office (or new address ) recently and could give us tips on how we go about getting our address changed with all the insurance companies, etc. in the most efficient and speedy way. Are there specific forms you use to send each one, can you do it by fax? How do they give confirmation that the change has been made? Ten years ago Aetna had to certify our office space which took a long time - do they or any other insurance companies still do that? Are there special requirements for Medicare? I work alone with my husband and all of this will fall on our shoulders, we may be moving soon and will really appreciate any and all information and "tips" from any office who has gone thru this in the last year so I know I have covered all my bases. Thank you in advance, Kristi Warnekros (husband William Warnekros,DPM) Dr. Bill and Kristi Warnekros 3216 NE 45th Pl.#301 Seattle, WA 98105 206-525-8869 fax 206-525-8870 warnxb@comcast.net *_* Composer Cole Porter ("I Get a Kick Out of You") reportedly got such a kick out of fudge that he received 9 pounds of it every month from a source in his hometown of Peru, Indiana. (source: FoodReference.com) *_*
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CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
AMERICAN ACADEMY OFPODIATRIC PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (AAPPM) 2005 May 13-15, 2005 Spring Coding, Billing & Reimbursement Workshop Co-sponsored by AAPPM, Codingline and Podiatry Management. The most comprehensive Coding, Billing & Reimbursement Workshop we have ever offered. An all-star faculty includes Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Richard Horsman, DPM, Barry Block, DPM, JD, Douglas Stoker, DPM, Karen Hurley, DPM, Paul Kesselman, DPM, John Guiliana, DPM, MS, Ira Kraus, DPM and Jeffrey Frederick, DPM. Call the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, for hotel reservations at 1-800-228-9290 or 703-920-3230. Contact AAPPM at 978-686-6185; e-mail office@aappm.org; or visit www.aappm.org. July 28-31, 2005 Summer Practice Management Workshop; and Optional Thursday afternoon Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop and Friday Morning DME/Dispensing, Technology and Coding Seminars. Over 20 lectures and pearls on practice management strategies that you can take home and start using immediately to make your practice more successful. Special all day basics track for new practitioners on Saturday. We are running the meeting in cooperation with the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. DPMs, podiatric assistants and office staff invited. Featuring nationally known practice management speakers, John Guiliana, DPM, MS, Jeffrey Frederick, DPM, Lynn Homisak, PRT, Bill McCann, DPM, and Charles Young, DPM. Call Westin Chicago River North for hotel reservations at 312-744-1900. Contact AAPPM at 978-686-6185; e-mail office@aappm.org; or visit www.aappm.org. November 3-6, 2005 Fall Practice Management Workshop; and Optional Diagnostic Ultrasound, Morning DME/Dispensing and Coding Seminars. A great practice management workshop at a great Florida beach resort! Featuring podiatry’s leading practice management experts and the Academy’s unique, highly interactive small group roundtables and 15 minute pearls; and some time off to enjoy the beach and Ft. Lauderdale too! DPMs, podiatric assistants and office staff invited. Lago Mar Beach Resort, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Call 800-524-6627 for hotel reservations. Contact AAPPM at 978-686-6185; e-mail office@aappm.org or visit www.aappm.org. FootZine's Calendar page is found at http://www.footzine.com/FZ_4.htm
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Well, I've saved Dessert for
the last course. A Valentine's Day promotion
from Godiva Chocolatier is offering a Grand Prize of
52 pairs of Manolo Blahnik shoes plus 52
boxes of Godiva chocolates plus a trip to New
York City. You can be sure that the email with
the pictures of the shoe and the chocolates had me
taking a closer look. And yes, you still have
a chance to get in the running (but not in those
shoes!) - the contest goes until February
28th.Valentines are synonymous with Love. FootZine has been a labor of love, certainly for me, but for all those who have contributed as well. *_* "And only the Master shall praise us, and only the Master shall blame; And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame; But each for the joy of the working, and each, in his separate star, Shall draw the Thing as he sees It, for the God of Things as They Are!" - Rudyard Kipling, excerpt from "When Earth's Last Picture Is Painted", 1892 *_* Thanks for writing - We love to get letters! ~ Gayle
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