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AI books follow-up appointments, coordinates pre-procedure imaging orders, and confirms prep requirements without staff back-and-forth

After an injection or nerve block, patients need follow-up visits, imaging clearances, and procedure prep (fasting, medication stops, imaging reports). MedReception schedules these appointments, confirms imaging requirements, and documents prep steps on the call.

How it pays back

Coordinated Care Without Back-and-Forth

Follow-up appointment, imaging coordination, and prep requirements are all handled on one call. The patient leaves with a clear plan and does not need to call back for scheduling changes or imaging questions.

Reduced Appointment Delays

Imaging gaps are identified at the time of scheduling. If an MRI is required but not completed, your team can order it immediately and slot the follow-up appointment once imaging is available.

Prep Compliance Improved

Patients receive a written summary of fasting requirements, medication stops, and imaging needs. No-shows and cancellations due to inadequate prep drop significantly.

Clinical Handoff Streamlined

Your scheduling staff receives a structured summary from the AI: 'Patient scheduled for L5-S1 radiofrequency follow-up. Prior MRI from June available. Fasting confirmed, sedation transportation arranged.' No guessing or redoing intake.

Follow-up appointments booked

Scheduled without manual staff confirmation or double-booking

Imaging requirements confirmed

Required MRI, CT, ultrasound, or X-ray identified and documented on call

Prep requirements verified

Fasting, medication stops, imaging clearance, and transportation confirmed before appointment

Patient summary emailed

Appointment time, prep checklist, and imaging requirements sent post-call

Frequently asked questions

What if a patient doesn't know whether they've had recent imaging?

The AI captures when imaging was last done (if known) and what type. Your staff confirms with the patient's prior facility or insurer and updates the record before the follow-up appointment.

Can the AI order imaging or imaging reports?

The AI does not order imaging directly, but it captures what imaging is needed and flags the request for your clinical staff to order. Your team then requests reports from the imaging facility.

How does the system handle patients who can't fast before procedures?

The AI asks about fasting ability and medical reasons (e.g., diabetes, medication requirements). If fasting is an issue, the request is flagged for the clinician to review and decide if sedation or the procedure can proceed.

Can the AI confirm transportation for sedated procedures?

Yes. The AI asks whether the patient has a driver for procedures requiring conscious sedation. If no driver is available, the request is flagged for staff to discuss alternatives (family pickup, ride service, schedule without sedation).

What if imaging is needed from an outside facility?

The AI captures the facility name and imaging type. Your staff then requests records from that facility. The follow-up appointment is held pending imaging receipt, or a tentative date is scheduled with a note that confirmation is pending imaging arrival.

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