Question

True or false? a clustering appointment type is when patients with similar problems are booked consecutively on the same day.

Answer 1

 The statement that "A clustering appointment type is when patients with similar problems are booked consecutively on the same day" is true. Clustering is type of appointmnet scheduling. In this type of scheduling patients with similar problems are booked consecutively. A block of time is set aside for particular types of cases.

Answer 2

This is true. Since the patients have similar problems it would be best to book them consecutively on the same day, since this allows the proper doctors and medical items to be prepared in advance. Since the proper doctors and items will be in place the appointments will be easier to do and take less time due to the preparation.