Clinical Scorecard: A Clinician With an Entrepreneurial Spirit
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | Not applicable |
| Key Mechanisms | Development and management of a professional optometric publication |
| Target Population | Optometrists and optometric professionals |
| Care Setting | Optometric practice and professional education |
Key Highlights
- Irving Bennett was the first publisher and editor of Optometric Management magazine from 1965 to 1981.
- The magazine was purchased from Harcourt Brace Jovanovich by Bennett and three others to revive it.
- Bennett advocated for inclusion of practice and business management courses in optometric college curricula.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Incorporate business and practice management education into optometric training.
- Support from professional associations like the American Optometric Association is recommended for such educational initiatives.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Not applicable
Not applicable
Clinical Best Practices
- Optometrists should develop business acumen to effectively manage their practices.
- Professional publications can serve as valuable resources for clinical and business knowledge.
References
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