A prospective study was completed using a PE in an outpatient general medical group practice setting to reduce physician indirect patient care, such as responding to patient telephone calls, refilling prescriptions, triage, and order entry. Physicians using a PE had increased productivity relative to physicians who did not use a PE. Physician satisfaction with the PE model was excellent. A physician extender may improve physician productivity by performing indirect patient care usually performed by physicians.
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Increasing Physician Productivity Using a Physician Extender: A Study in an Outpatient Group Practice at the Mayo Clinic by Kirk J. Rodysill, M.D.
