Review
Comprehensive Forms Book
By -- K.S.J. Murkowski, D.C., and Dennis G. Semlow, D.C., in
collaboration with W. Karl Parker, D.C.
Loose-leaf -- 137 pages
Some of my favorite television programs are those concerned with
archeology and great scientific finds. The things that
particularly fascinate me are concerned with Egypt and, in
particular, the 18th dynasty. A recent program covered this
fascinating subject.
It was during the 18th dynasty that some of the most momentous
events in Egyptian history transpired. King Tutankhamen is today
the most recognized figure of this era. While Tut was a minor king
who died when he was but 18 years of age, what made him so famous
and hence this period in time so renowned, was the discovery of his
virtually untouched tomb by Howard Carter in the 1920s.
One can only imagine the excitement when the first step leading to
the tomb was uncovered. When the entrance was cleared, the royal
seals had not been broken, which meant that untold treasures
undoubtedly lay beyond the door. Carter contacted his mentor, Lord
Carnarvon in London and waited in Egypt, refusing to open the tomb
until he arrived. It must have taken all the professional control
he could muster, his mind racing with the thoughts of what he might
find after he broke the sacred seal of the Egyptian priests.
The story goes that when Howard Carter cut a hole and peered into
the burial chamber, Lord Carnarvon asked breathlessly, "What do you
see?" What Carter saw was walls of shimmering gold that had been
untouched for thousands of years. All he could answer was a simple
"Wonderful things."
Forgive me. I know I've told this story before, but there are some
things that should be said again, especially as an introduction to
another kind of treasure.
Associated Practice Consultants has produced many fine volumes for
the chiropractic profession, but none that are of the immediate
value as is this collection of office forms. Attractively packaged
in a loose-leal notebook style, I almost felt like Carter when he
first saw the wall of gold in the candlelight. What did I see?
Wonderful things!
Drs. Murkowski and Semlow have collaborated this time with Dr. W.
Karl Parker of the Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation to give
the chiropractic profession undoubtedly one of the most extensive
compendiums of office forms ever assembled. There are forms in
this book that I never knew I needed simply because I never knew
they existed.
After spending years buying pads of all kinds of forms, and
spending a small fortune in the process, along comes this special
gift from Parker. The Parker Foundation has probably done more for
the profession than any other professional enterprise, and I feel
this book of forms will go down as one of their most generous
endeavors.
Inside the covers of this publication are over 100 different
camera ready forms that you can copy. The contents lists six
practice management forms covering such things as CA employment
and the agenda for staff meetings. There are also 44 forms dealing
with insurance and 48 with records, reports, and exams.
All the forms are built to last on heavy-duty paper that invites
extensive use. And the authors precede the forms themselves with a
section giving detailed explanations and suggestions for use of
all the material being offered.
After a careful perusal of the forms, I've decided to alter some of
my practice procedures and patient information material. It's like
a kid in a candy shop; I go from one page to another eating as
much as I can.
This collection of forms will save you a great deal of money and
improve the management of your practice at the same time. For
this, we owe a good deal of thanks to the authors, Drs. Murkowski
and Semlow, for their enterprise, and to Dr. Karl Parker for
allowing the use of such valuable practice resources.
Now lean a little closer, I can't say this too loudly. Buy this
set right away before someone decides they've given away too many
"wonderful things."
RHT
See pages xx, Parts #J-316-C for information on how to order.
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