MECHANICALLY INDUCED PELVIC PAIN AND ORGANIC DYSFUNCTION
|
|
|
|
PPOD SYNDROME DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICESPPOD DIAGNOSTIC CLINICIndividuals who suspect that they may be suffering from the effects of the mechanically induced PPOD syndrome may come to Suttons Bay to undergo a detailed clinical examination conducted by Dr. Browning. The focus of this examination is on establishing the presence of the type of spinal disorder responsible for the production of the mechanically induced PPOD syndrome. Commonly caused by an "atypical" type of mechanical disorder of the spine, the mechanically induced PPOD syndrome typically exhibits specific abnormalities, which have been found to serve as reliable clinical markers indicating the presence of this disorder. Correlated with pertinent data and the results from radiographic and prior diagnostic studies, the results of this examination can establish the presence of the PPOD syndrome. In some cases, where accompanying pelvic organic dysfunction is severe, the results of additional diagnostic studies may be needed. Patients are encouraged to bring copies of all prior diagnostic studies for review, as the results of these studies can be helpful in establishing the presence of the mechanically induced PPOD syndrome. The examination process requires approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete, and is followed the next day by a post examination consultation, during which time the clinical findings and results of the examination are detailed. Confirmed PPOD patients are provided with detailed therapeutic instructions and clinical recommendations appropriate for their condition which can be taken home to serve as a guide to assist a local chiropractic doctor In the care of their condition. This option allows the advantages of requiring only 2 days in Suttons Bay, a detailed PPOD examination by Dr. Browning, and, being able to receive treatment at home according to therapeutic protocols specific for their condition. The fee for the examination, review of prior diagnostic studies, post examination consultation and therapeutic recommendations is $500.00.
PPOD TREATMENT ROTATION After having undergone the on-site examination, PPOD patients may schedule into a 4-week treatment rotation, lodging at local accommodations while undergoing treatment up to 5 days per week. Although staying in Suttons Bay may be somewhat of an inconvenience, it allows for therapeutic advantages that may not be able to be achieved in the home setting. This includes benefiting from the many years of clinical experience while under the direct personal care of Doctor Browning, as well as, having the opportunity to convalesce in an environment devoid of the demands associated with household and work related duties and responsibilities. As the treatment protocols require that many PPOD patients adhere to strict recumbency (inclusive of a period of absence from work) during the initial phase of treatment, eliminating the possibility of non-compliance by convalescing in a neutral environment enhances therapeutic outcome. While most patients are significantly improved by 4 weeks of care, they usually do require several more weeks of treatment to reach maximum therapeutic benefit. Following completion of their treatment rotation, PPOD patients are provided with therapeutic recommendations for follow-up care, which can be undertaken upon their return home. The fee for the 4-week treatment rotation (not including fees for travel, lodging, board and on-site examination) typically ranges from $1,500 to $2,500.00.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULINGFor those individuals choosing to undergo examination and/or treatment by Doctor Browning, we are located in the village of Suttons Bay, in Michigan's beautiful Leelanau peninsula 15 miles North of Traverse City. For more information on location, lodging and transportation services please check out these locations: FINANCIAL POLICY All fees for all services are to be paid in full by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa on the day that the service is initiated, and, are nonrefundable. SCHEDULING If you would like to schedule an appointment with Doctor Browning, or have specific questions that you would like us to address, you may e-mail, call, or fax us at:
Email: info@ppodsyndrome.com
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES The health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (HIPPA) is a federal program that requires that all medical records and other individually identifiable health information used or disclosed by us in any form, whether electronically, on paper, or orally, are kept properly confidential. This Act gives you, the patient, significant new rights to understand and control how your health information is used. "HIPPA" provides penalties for covered entities that misuse personal health information. As required by "HIPPA", we have prepared this explanation of how we are required to maintain the privacy of your health information and how we may use and disclose your health information. We may use and disclose your medical records only for each of the following purposes:
Treatment means providing, coordinating, or managing health-care and related services by one or more health-care providers. Payment means such activities as obtaining reimbursement for services, confirming coverage, billing or collection activities, and utilization review. An example of this would be sending a bill for your visit to your insurance company for payment. Health-care operations include the business aspects of running our practice, such as conducting quality assessment and improvement activities, auditing functions, cost management on analysis., and customer service. An example would be an internal quality assessment review. We may also create and distribute de-identified health information by removing all references to individually identifiable information. We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or other health related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. Any other uses and disclosures will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke such authorization in writing and we are required to honor and abide by that written request, except to the extent that we have already taken actions relying on your authorization. You have the following rights with respect to your protected health information, which you can exercise by presenting a written request to the Privacy Officer:
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information and provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected health information. This notice is effective as of March 5th, 2003 and we are required to abide by the terms of the notice of privacy practices currently in effect. We reserve the right to change the terms of our Notice of Privacy Practices and to make the new notice provisions effective for all protected health information that we maintain. We will post and you may request a written copy of a revised Notice of Privacy Practices from this office. You have recourse if you feel that your privacy protections have been violated. You have the right to file written complaint with our office, or with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, about violations of the provisions of this notice or the policies and procedures of our office. Please contact Kathryn Browning at the office for Privacy Policy information. |
Send mail to info@ppodsyndrome.com with
questions or comments about this web site.
|