Show medical program question box I 1 0 following up the question and I 1 answers regarding the medical program as appeared in this col the following questions and an dmn recently we wish to present I 1 J Q to what extent is the con tract doctor obligated to contract members and what services does he agree to provide A during the fiscal term of the contract agreement the doctor agrees to provide I 1 1 professional attendance in j case of illness or injury 2 sur surgical cical operations with as Is si distance istance stance and necessary and in accordance with the rules of good surgical practice excepting ing operations requiring the services of a specialist 3 such laboratory examination j las as may be necessary fsr fr the i per diagnosis of disease I 1 4 attendance on maternity cases including prenatal pre natal and i postnatal post natal care I 1 I 1 5 medical advice regarding I 1 the health of any or all members j of the family or unit and periodic health physical examinations at least once a year if desired by each and every member of the contracting family or unit j 6 examinations vaccinations inoculations or other necessary services to san juan county schools in luding attention in case of accident or injury to students 7 medical advice care and or I 1 treatment of indigent ca cases a ap proved as such by the baitt committee ta 8 serve as the health officer or advisor advis orin jn the towns of blanding and monticello 9 the doctor will employ a competent assistant doctor the year around who will reside in the county serve contract families equitably distribute his time 1 continued on page 4 MEDICAL PROGRAM continued from page one the maintain definite office days in in blanding and monticello at which time contract members may contact hi him in for medical advice or assistance the contract doctor is obligated first and foremost to ci contract families and must serve the needs of contract members before considering or accepting non contract practice provided of course that his first consideration and obligation shall be the saving of life Q are there some kinds ca services or treatments th that 1 f doctor does not agree to do A yes the doctor does not agree to do and is not responsible f for or 1 dental work of any kind 2 insanity or those diseases due to alc hohol drugs or criminal abortion 3 severe injuries to eye ear nose or throat excepting such cases as may ordinarily be treated by a general practitioner 4 any type of work which is contrary to the code of ethics of the medical profession 1 5 any work which does not I 1 come within the duties of a general physician or surgeon 6 the fitting of glasses f fur u shing of appliances for cripp cripples RP medicines X rays serums ani in vaccines vac cines as well as toxins and an I 1 ti tomines insulin drugs and all special dressi dressings casts and braces cr appliances 7 telephone toll and or telegram charges for or on behalf of contract members or patients for future information regarding the provisions and benefits of the contract or the obligations of the follow this column or ask or write for a opy of the contract agreement from the secretary county committee monticello utah |