Different medical society organizations have resources available to members who want to set up their own practices. These resources may include templates for paperwork, legal documents, and planning tools. Look into the medical society for your specialty to find resources that will help make it easier to set up your practice.  For example, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has resources for direct to primary care. This can help you to set up your practice independent of insurance.  You can check the American Medical Association's (AMA) website for resources: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management It is important to consider factors such as commute time, as well as the patient population that a specific area targets. For instance, some locations are more likely to attract elderly patients, some are more prone to homeless people or recovering addicts, while others are more likely to attract families with young children. If patient demographic is important to you, consider the impact location may have on this.  Also consider renting a clinic space as opposed to owning when you first open your practice. This way you can try it out and make sure you like it before making any long-term commitments. Think about factors such as temperature regulation (can you adjust the heat and/or air conditioning), the aesthetics of the space, and the overall feel of the office. You will be spending a large portion of your life in the office, so it is worth the investment to find a place that you enjoy, as well as your staff and your patients. Also consider the marketing aspect of your location. Is it easy for people to get to? Is it in a populated area? Is there easy parking? Check with your local Department of Health for any necessary paperwork. You may want to do this early, just in case you will have to wait for the paperwork to get processed. You will need funds to pay for other startup costs such as any medical equipment. You will also need a computer system and software to keep all your records and patient files. Computer systems make note-taking easier. Every doctor or nurse in your practice can load notes directly into one system and everyone will have access to a patient's medical and drug history.  If you are opting to not use a paperless computer system, you will need to make sure that there is enough room in your office for the paper files and cabinets. You may need to take out a loan to cover the initial start-up costs of your business as well as the costs of medical equipment. Trust that the investment you make in your own practice will pay off well down the road. You will need insurance to protect yourself from anything that may happen to your patients. You should get credentials with at least one major insurance company. Make sure that you are fully covered for malpractice insurance. If you have steady patients from a previous office, you may be able to bring them over. If you are starting from scratch, talk to other physicians about strategies to market yourself and to get patients. Another option is to buy out the practice of a physician who is retiring, and to look after all of the patients that the other physician was previously responsible for.

Summary: Find resources for the type of practice you want to set up. Choose a location for your office. Obtain any permits or licenses that you would need to have your own medical practice. Purchase medical equipment, computers and other supplies. Get approved for insurance. Acquire patients.


Write an email in your personal email account discussing your issue. Try to be as specific as possible about your issue. That way, Etsy may be able to solve your issue in one go. Also, discuss exactly what category your issue falls under, such as your shop or your account. A subject will help Etsy direct your query to the right person. Therefore, try to make it as specific and to the point as possible, such as "Query about Account" or "Shop Question." The email address for Etsy support is support@etsy.com. Making sure you spell it right, enter it in the address box for your email, and then send in your email. If Etsy hasn't gotten back to you in a day or two, try contacting them again. You can try sending another email or request a phone call. Etsy tries to give you a call back within 30 minutes of you making the request when their call lines are open.

Summary: Write your email. Add a subject. Put the email address in. Stay connected.


Take your friend aside and tell them that you need to talk about something that is important to you. Explain how it made you feel to see or hear others talking about you. If it feels like your friend isn't listening, try to stay calm. You won't make any headway if you start fighting during your talk.  Only confront your friend if you are certain they have been talking about you—don't just go on someone else's word. It's no fun to be falsely accused, and you may lose a friend if they haven't done anything wrong. Avoid getting into a back-and-forth. Try to keep the conversation focused on the fact that gossiping is hurtful and wrong. Your friend may feel defensive or have reasons that they think justify gossiping, but there is no excuse. Be firm about the fact that you do not like participating in gossip or hearing it about yourself. Tell them that they hurt your feelings and that you're concerned about the friendship. For example, perhaps you told your friend something private about your family, and they shared it with others. Say something like, “As your friend, I want to be able to vent to you about my family and trust that you’ll keep it between us. Just because I tell you something doesn’t give you the right to tell other people about it.” If you're really hurt by being gossiped about, you may want some space, or a genuine apology. Be honest and tell your friend what (if anything) they can do to regain your trust.  Let them know that you value honesty and loyalty in a friend. Make it clear that if they can’t uphold these values, you won’t be able to continue the friendship. Be specific about what you expect from them. For example, say, “If I share something personal with you, I expect you to keep that between you and me. If other people want to know something about me, they can ask me themselves. I’ll do the same for you.”
Summary: Find a private place to talk. Express your concerns. Tell your friend what you need from them.