Step-by-step appointments: Optimize your radiology center

In radiology, providing quick and efficient care often requires complex coordination between the availability of equipment such as MRI, CT scanners, or digital radiography devices, and that of medical staff. thanks to step-by-step appointments (or combined appointments) for radiologist-equipment offered by OneDoc, you can optimize the organization of your radiology center, increase its financial profitability, and offer a simplified experience to your patients.

What is a step-by-step radiologist-equipment appointment?

A step-by-step appointment in radiology lets the patient schedule a specific exam in one go via onedoc (for example, an ultrasound), which automatically generates two or more coordinated bookings in the radiology center’s calendar:

Immediate booking of the necessary equipment (MRI, CT scanner, etc.)
Simultaneous booking of the professional (radiologist and/or radiology technician) to perform and interpret the requested exam

This automated setup ensures smooth and efficient care.

Which exams can be handled with combined appointments in radiology?

Step-by-step appointments in radiology apply to all types of medical exams, whether MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, mammography, etc.

It is also possible to combine two exams, for example in the context of a breast health check. a doctor may prescribe both a mammogram and an ultrasound to precisely assess the nature of a lump. in that case, the patient could schedule both an ultrasound and a mammogram as a single appointment.

Why adopt combined appointments in radiology?

Time savings and simplicity for the patient

The patient only makes one appointment, which greatly simplifies their medical journey and reduces logistical constraints.

Optimization of equipment and staff coordination

Simultaneous scheduling guarantees immediate availability of the equipment and specialist, optimizing resource usage. idle or unused slots are reduced, allowing a smoother flow of patients.

Greater efficiency and accuracy

This automated process reduces the risk of errors and enhances the quality of care, ensuring optimal use of expensive medical equipment.

Improved financial profitability

By better utilizing equipment, your radiology center can more quickly offset its material investments. reducing downtime and increasing the utilization rate of equipment leads to better profitability and a faster return on investment.

Organizational benefits for your radiology center

Optimized calendar management: reduces downtime and improves how you schedule professionals and equipment.
Better productivity for the radiology center: limits canceled or missed appointments.
Administrative simplification: a single appointment greatly eases administrative tasks for your teams.

Concrete example of a step-by-step appointment in radiology

For instance, a patient needing an MRI of the knee books an appointment via onedoc. this single reservation automatically:

Reserves a time slot with the MRI machine
Checks that a radiology technician is available to perform the exam and blocks time for them
Reserves a slot with the radiologist immediately afterward to interpret the results

Thus, your patient quickly and easily receives a precise exam without having to manage multiple separate bookings.

💡 Note that for a combined professional + equipment appointment, the equipment in question must have its own OneDoc calendar to ensure alignment between the professional’s availability and the material resource allocated to the appointment.
In addition, if two professionals are involved, as in the example above, each professional must have their own calendar to coordinate their limited availability.

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How to implement step-by-step appointments in your practice

With onedoc, setting up step-by-step appointments is simple. in group mode, just go to an existing appointment type or create a new one and click “step-by-step appointment.”

Then you only need to:

Define the types of care and the specialties or devices involved
Configure the durations and appointment sequences

Once the step-by-step booking is set up, each appointment is coordinated automatically via OneDoc, ensuring optimal management of your radiology appointments.

An optimized organization serving the patients of your radiology center

Radiologist-equipment step-by-step appointments can greatly streamline your center’s internal operations while improving the patient experience. by reducing organizational constraints and increasing the quality of care, this solution perfectly meets the expectations of efficiency and profitability sought by radiology professionals.