What is external physician in SAP (IS-H - SAP for Healthcare)?

SAP Term: external physician

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Usually a specialist, who is not a salary-drawing employee of the hospital, involved in providing inpatient medical care. Besides giving ambulatory care to patients in his/her own surgery, he/she provides inpatient care for these patients and for the patients of other physicians referred to him/her in departments or hospitals that accommodate external physicians.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External physicians are healthcare professionals who are not employed by the hospital or healthcare organization, but are contracted to provide services. In SAP for Healthcare, external physicians are managed in the system as a separate entity from internal physicians. 
  
  How to use it: 
  External physicians can be added to the system by entering their details into the system. This includes their name, contact information, and any other relevant information. Once added, they can be assigned to specific patients or services as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When adding an external physician to the system, it is important to ensure that all of their information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that they are properly billed for their services and that any necessary follow-up is done in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In SAP for Healthcare, external physicians can also be managed through the use of contracts. This allows for more detailed tracking of services provided and billing information. Additionally, external physicians can be linked to internal physicians in order to facilitate communication and collaboration between them.