Identify problematic patients in advance, reduce liability, & decrease office disruptions, surgical revisions, “anti-referrals” & more!
The Protection You Need
Build your practice and strengthen your rapport with patients by demonstrating that you’re concerned with their total well-being!
Improved Rapport Building
Online patient assessment provides critical information before the initial interview, saving you time & improving interview effectiveness!
Streamline Patient Interviews
Summative reports from a respected psychologist add to your understanding of the patient & help prove your due diligence!
A Professional 2nd Opinion
Just for Medical Justice...
Dr. Henrie and colleagues are gathering data from select plastic surgeons who may have had problematic patients or one or more malpractice suits brought against them in the last five years. The intent is to publish their findings. Results will also be made known to the insurance industry with the goal of reducing malpractice premiums at some future date. For more information about the study or assessment please contact info@interasolutions.com or
801-787-9855.
You can also find out more about the Cosmetic Readiness Assessment and how it benefits your practice by clicking below.
Dr. Henrie and colleagues are gathering data from select plastic surgeons who may have had problematic patients or one or more malpractice suits brought against them in the last five years. The intent is to publish their findings. Results will also be made known to the insurance industry with the goal of reducing malpractice premiums at some future date. For more information about the study or assessment please contact info@interasolutions.com or
801-787-9855.You can also find out more about the Cosmetic Readiness Assessment and how it benefits your practice by clicking below.
A"Doctor Beware" Market
In this unstable economy, it is a "Doctor Beware Market," especially with regard to elective surgeries. Research shows that inordinate numbers of people with borderline mental and emotional conditions seek plastic and other elective surgeries. Current economic pressures make this group even more likely to be dissatisfied with their procedures, to seek financial restitution or worse. Doctors are still viewed as having "deep pockets" or as being insured by companies with deep pockets because of their expensive malpractice insurance coverage. Problematic patients are not only a drain on monetary resources; they can also create a difficult environment and distract new patients and office staff.
In this unstable economy, it is a "Doctor Beware Market," especially with regard to elective surgeries. Research shows that inordinate numbers of people with borderline mental and emotional conditions seek plastic and other elective surgeries. Current economic pressures make this group even more likely to be dissatisfied with their procedures, to seek financial restitution or worse. Doctors are still viewed as having "deep pockets" or as being insured by companies with deep pockets because of their expensive malpractice insurance coverage. Problematic patients are not only a drain on monetary resources; they can also create a difficult environment and distract new patients and office staff.
Register for the Research Study
Study participants will be contributing to the quality of practice for all cosmetic surgeons and will also be eligible for an exclusive discount offer!
Study participants will be contributing to the quality of practice for all cosmetic surgeons and will also be eligible for an exclusive discount offer!
The Cosmetic Readiness Assessment (CRA)
Protects against potential lawsuits!
When used properly, the CRA decreases the likelihood of a malpractice suit and reduces the number of problematic patients you deal with.
Obtaining critical information about your patient prior to the initial interview allows you to make more effective use of the interview time in order to spend more of your time focussing on the critical items specific to each patient in order to help them more fully and realistically prepare for their procedure(s).
Our reports help you familiarize yourself with key issues before meeting with the patient so you are not "going in blind." Additionally, the majority of individuals respond more openly and honestly with online testing methods than in a face-to-face interview. This means that our tool provides you with more accurate information than a traditional interview.
Turn Economic Hardship Around!
People often ask what the bottom line is for their practice. They worry that the extra step or cost will detur patients or decrease their competitiveness. Simply put, the CRA is a Practice Building Tool that improves your reputation both by maximizing positive and minimizing negative referrals by patients as well as by demonstrating your concern for all aspects of the patient's health. 
- The CRA is a fast, easy-to-use, comprehensive assessment that can realistically and affordably be utilized with every patient!
- If a case should go to court, having obtained a psychological evaluation prior to treatment helps prove your due diligence!
- The CRA investigates patient expectations and motivations for surgery, and psychological and behavioral issues that may interfere with or prevent satisfaction with positive surgical outcome.
- By identifying problematic patients prior to the interview and treatment you will be better prepared to deal with their specific "brand of trouble." This may save you a lot of frustration as well as increasing likelihood of severe or dangerous patient reactions.
Obtaining critical information about your patient prior to the initial interview allows you to make more effective use of the interview time in order to spend more of your time focussing on the critical items specific to each patient in order to help them more fully and realistically prepare for their procedure(s).Our reports help you familiarize yourself with key issues before meeting with the patient so you are not "going in blind." Additionally, the majority of individuals respond more openly and honestly with online testing methods than in a face-to-face interview. This means that our tool provides you with more accurate information than a traditional interview.
Turn Economic Hardship Around!
People often ask what the bottom line is for their practice. They worry that the extra step or cost will detur patients or decrease their competitiveness. Simply put, the CRA is a Practice Building Tool that improves your reputation both by maximizing positive and minimizing negative referrals by patients as well as by demonstrating your concern for all aspects of the patient's health.
5 Good Reasons to Assess Mental Health
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Research has shown that for individuals with some mental health issues, cosmetic procedures may have a negative outcome.
2Identifying and screening for patients who should not undergo cosmetic procedures can prevent patient and surgeon frustration as well as more severe problems such as unnecessary surgical revisions, complaints or harrassment, and even legal action.
3High functioning patients may be able to mask the nature or severity of their psychopathology during initial consultations. Adding a psychological pre-assessment to your interview process will help you make the right decision for you and your patient.
4It can be difficult, even for trained mental health professionals, to identify high-risk patients before surgery. Administering a pre-assessment provides a more complete understanding of your client's mental health, expectations, and readiness for surgery. Click here to learn more about our screening tools.
5Your patients may not realize they are having problems or understand the impact mental health issues can have on their adjustment and recovery after surgery. Assessing mental health before surgery gives you the chance to care for the emotional well-being of your patients along with their aesthetic desires.
Physician's Testimonials and Endorsements:
"Cosmetic medicine and surgery seems to attract a higher number of patients with psychological "baggage" and unrealistic expectations. The Cosmetic Readiness Assessment helps me identify the patients who are better/safer to work with, who have good support systems and who will be more satisfied with realistic results...that lets me concentrate on patient safety, outcome and aesthetics. The CRA is a valuable and worthwhile tool to help insure peace of mind and protect your assets."
"Personally, I see the Cosmetic Readiness Assessment as a simple form of insurance and a practice builder. I feel comfortable that when my patients have completed this assessment I will have the confidence that I am operating on someone that will respond to the surgery in an expected, stable, and positive manner. I also have the benefit of having advance knowledge of patients that may need professional help, which will enhance ability to manage a successful cosmetic surgical outcome."
"Some problematic patients view doctors as having 'deep pockets'. These patients are not only a drain on monetary resources; they are also a distraction for your staff. One company that is proactively addressing this issue is InteraSolutions.com. InteraSolutions' founder, Dr. Trish Henrie, recently published the article, 'Preventing Legal Problems: Assessment a Must.' This article highlights tips to proactively handle problematic patients and provides an overview of easy-to-implement tools to identify problematic patients prior to their first visit."
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