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Question 1

how to choose right supplier for instrument

Answer 1

1. compare price and service
2. compare diff brand
3. attend seminar and convention
4. understood before entering into purchase agreement

Question 2

buying instrument (benefits )

Answer 2

provide a more comprehensive service - improve the quality of baseline testing and disease diagnosis by generating objective and comparable data , expand scope of practice

increase examination efficiency:
some equipment are able to perform multiple test at once
and is easily operated by supporting staff

engage patient :
positive response from px when they can understand and visualise their ocular health this will help to improve loyalty , compliance , success of treatments

generate income :
recover the purchase and finance costs of equipment and generate profit, increase patient loyalty and confident ce

Question 3

benefits of leasing

Answer 3

100 percent financing of equipment

no down payment

100 percent of least cost may be deducted
after term of lease equipment does not have to be purchased instead we can lease new item by exchanging the machines

financing changing for lease period does not change. fluctuating interest rate does not affect the amount due

Question 4

disadvantages of leasing

Answer 4

most new practice do not earn enough income to justify tax advantage of the full lease deduction

cost of lease is more than the cost of purchasing same equipment.

depreciation deduction is claimed by leasing company

equipment must be kept in full term of lease if it was return because of default in payment if can be resold and any deficit in what is owed csn be collection from default practitioner

lease agreement will probably require the practitioner to pay for insurance on the equipment or all repairs depending on the warranty

Question 5

px impression

Answer 5

judge quality of examination based on impression of how up to date the instrument is, (not new oso must look new )

show off the special instrument

determine the appropriate instrument and equipment is an important task

Question 6

uses of computers

Answer 6

keep patient information - categorise, sorted , identified based on information collected

inventory information - receptionist or technician to call px , check for stocks

payroll information - easy calculation of taxes

appointment schedule - easy allocate time and locate next available appointment date