Physician Accountability

[Pat - Community Publisher]

To the members of this forum,

 

Those who are regulars on this forum know that the field of hair restoration surgery is largely unregulated. Surgical results vary widely and mass marketing continues to dominate the field.

 

But on forums like this surgeons can be critiqued and held accountable for their actions. Thus the Internet has empowered hundreds of actual patients to provide oversight to this field. By participating in this forum you are participating in a new process that is leading to the improvement of this field.

 

This process has helped patients identify physicians with consistently good results, while avoiding those with poor track records.

 

Over the years a relatively small group of outstanding and ethical physicians has emerged. This group makes up the membership of the Coalition.

 

These physician members support the open exchange of information that takes place on this forum. And why shouldn't they, since the more open information people have the better they look.

 

I see this community as a pact between patients and physicians. As long a physician continues to provide truly cutting edge results they will continue to enjoy the privilege of being presented on this community, while garnering educated patients.

 

To formalize this pact, I have rewritten the "Membership Standards" for the Coalition to clarify this understanding (see below).

 

I would appreciate any comments or suggested changes. Please reply below to comment.

 

Thanks in advance, Pat

 

 

New page for the Coalition "Membership Standards"

 

 

Setting the Highest Standards in Hair Restoration

 

Why the Coalition?

 

With hair loss treatments often being marketed without regulation or accountability, hair loss sufferers need credible information about legitimate treatments and the ethical physicians who provide them.

 

The Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians is a carefully selected group of skilled and ethical physicians who are united in providing patients with outstanding education and results.

 

Physician Accountability

 

Membership in the Coalition requires members maintain a high degree of patient satisfaction. Members care for their patients knowing that their patients are free to post their experiences on the popular Hair Restoration Discussion Forum. On this open forum patients are free to critique physicians and to hold them accountable for their actions. This forum is run and moderated by hair restoration patients.

 

In such a transparent environment our members are held publicly accountable for their actions and results. Members who fail to meet the high technical and ethical membership standards set by the Coalition are removed from the group.

 

However, we ask that patients first give their physician the opportunity to satisfy their concerns privately before posting any public criticisms on the discussion forum. If the issue is not resolved to the patient's satisfaction they are encouraged to contact the Coalition by email at service@HairLossLearningCenter.org

 

Member clinics also agree to open their clinics up to inspection. Many of these inspections have been reported on the Hair Restoration Discussion Forum.

 

Membership Standards

 

The skill, technique and talent of hair restoration physicians vary widely, as do the end results. Only a minority of leading physicians provide truly state of the art hair transplantation.

 

Coalition members are carefully reviewed and granted membership based on their high level of integrity, skill, experience, and the quality of their patient results. They are some of the most experienced and esteemed hair restoration physicians in the world.

 

All Coalition members have made the investment in time and resources to perform a highly refined and difficult to perform state of the art procedure called "Ultra Refined Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation".

 

While many surgeons now perform standard follicular unit grafting, only a minority have risen to the challenge of using very tiny incisions and grafts to achieve ultra refined results. This ultra refined procedure, while very demanding on the physician and staff, produces excellent results for the patient with optimal density and rapid healing. It also allows the patient to achieve their goal for fullness and density with a minimal number of surgical sessions.

 

To learn more about Ultra Refined Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

 

Membership Criteria

 

A physician must meet the following requirements before being granted membership in the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians:

 

"??A demonstrated capability to successfully perform large sessions of ultra refined follicular unit grafting using tiny incisions and grafts that are microscopically prepared.

 

"??The ability to dense pack tiny follicular unit grafts in a given area when appropriate.

 

"??Mastery and control of the orientation and direction of the transplanted grafts to achieve a completely natural appearance.

 

"??Dedication to doing state of the art hair transplantation exclusively or at least as the main specialty of the clinic.

 

"??Excellent patient results demonstrating a high level of artistry and naturalness throughout, as well as excellent growth rates.

 

"??An excellent reputation of the physician amongst colleagues and former patients.

 

"??Several years experience in performing hair restoration surgery.

 

"??Medical training, depth of background, board certifications, honors, credentials, lectures, and published articles and books.

 

Note - All members contribute dues to support our joint educational resources and services.

 

We are open to reviewing experienced surgeons for possible membership. To apply for membership as a physician, click here.

 

Ongoing Education

 

The Coalition is committed to perfecting the most advanced surgical techniques and sharing them openly with other physicians. Every few months a Coalition member sponsors a free weekend workshops to enable the sharing of cutting edge techniques and procedures. These free workshops are open to all Coalition members and invited guests.

 

To see highlights from two such workshops, click below:

 

October 8th, 2005 Surgical Workshop hosted by Dr. Ron Shapiro in Minneapolis, MN.

 

February 14th 2006 Surgical Workshop hosted by Dr. Glenn Charles in Boca Raton, FL.

[Pat - Community Publisher]

To the members of this forum,

 

Those who are regulars on this forum know that the field of hair restoration surgery is largely unregulated. Surgical results vary widely and mass marketing continues to dominate the field.

 

But on forums like this surgeons can be critiqued and held accountable for their actions. Thus the Internet has empowered hundreds of actual patients to provide oversight to this field. By participating in this forum you are participating in a new process that is leading to the improvement of this field.

 

This process has helped patients identify physicians with consistently good results, while avoiding those with poor track records.

 

Over the years a relatively small group of outstanding and ethical physicians has emerged. This group makes up the membership of the Coalition.

 

These physician members support the open exchange of information that takes place on this forum. And why shouldn't they, since the more open information people have the better they look.

 

I see this community as a pact between patients and physicians. As long a physician continues to provide truly cutting edge results they will continue to enjoy the privilege of being presented on this community, while garnering educated patients.

 

To formalize this pact, I have rewritten the "Membership Standards" for the Coalition to clarify this understanding (see below).

 

I would appreciate any comments or suggested changes. Please reply below to comment.

 

Thanks in advance, Pat

 

 

New page for the Coalition "Membership Standards"

 

 

Setting the Highest Standards in Hair Restoration

 

Why the Coalition?

 

With hair loss treatments often being marketed without regulation or accountability, hair loss sufferers need credible information about legitimate treatments and the ethical physicians who provide them.

 

The Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians is a carefully selected group of skilled and ethical physicians who are united in providing patients with outstanding education and results.

 

Physician Accountability

 

Membership in the Coalition requires members maintain a high degree of patient satisfaction. Members care for their patients knowing that their patients are free to post their experiences on the popular Hair Restoration Discussion Forum. On this open forum patients are free to critique physicians and to hold them accountable for their actions. This forum is run and moderated by hair restoration patients.

 

In such a transparent environment our members are held publicly accountable for their actions and results. Members who fail to meet the high technical and ethical membership standards set by the Coalition are removed from the group.

 

However, we ask that patients first give their physician the opportunity to satisfy their concerns privately before posting any public criticisms on the discussion forum. If the issue is not resolved to the patient's satisfaction they are encouraged to contact the Coalition by email at service@HairLossLearningCenter.org

 

Member clinics also agree to open their clinics up to inspection. Many of these inspections have been reported on the Hair Restoration Discussion Forum.

 

Membership Standards

 

The skill, technique and talent of hair restoration physicians vary widely, as do the end results. Only a minority of leading physicians provide truly state of the art hair transplantation.

 

Coalition members are carefully reviewed and granted membership based on their high level of integrity, skill, experience, and the quality of their patient results. They are some of the most experienced and esteemed hair restoration physicians in the world.

 

All Coalition members have made the investment in time and resources to perform a highly refined and difficult to perform state of the art procedure called "Ultra Refined Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation".

 

While many surgeons now perform standard follicular unit grafting, only a minority have risen to the challenge of using very tiny incisions and grafts to achieve ultra refined results. This ultra refined procedure, while very demanding on the physician and staff, produces excellent results for the patient with optimal density and rapid healing. It also allows the patient to achieve their goal for fullness and density with a minimal number of surgical sessions.

 

To learn more about Ultra Refined Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

 

Membership Criteria

 

A physician must meet the following requirements before being granted membership in the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians:

 

"??A demonstrated capability to successfully perform large sessions of ultra refined follicular unit grafting using tiny incisions and grafts that are microscopically prepared.

 

"??The ability to dense pack tiny follicular unit grafts in a given area when appropriate.

 

"??Mastery and control of the orientation and direction of the transplanted grafts to achieve a completely natural appearance.

 

"??Dedication to doing state of the art hair transplantation exclusively or at least as the main specialty of the clinic.

 

"??Excellent patient results demonstrating a high level of artistry and naturalness throughout, as well as excellent growth rates.

 

"??An excellent reputation of the physician amongst colleagues and former patients.

 

"??Several years experience in performing hair restoration surgery.

 

"??Medical training, depth of background, board certifications, honors, credentials, lectures, and published articles and books.

 

Note - All members contribute dues to support our joint educational resources and services.

 

We are open to reviewing experienced surgeons for possible membership. To apply for membership as a physician, click here.

 

Ongoing Education

 

The Coalition is committed to perfecting the most advanced surgical techniques and sharing them openly with other physicians. Every few months a Coalition member sponsors a free weekend workshops to enable the sharing of cutting edge techniques and procedures. These free workshops are open to all Coalition members and invited guests.

 

To see highlights from two such workshops, click below:

 

October 8th, 2005 Surgical Workshop hosted by Dr. Ron Shapiro in Minneapolis, MN.

 

February 14th 2006 Surgical Workshop hosted by Dr. Glenn Charles in Boca Raton, FL.