There is a difference between the profession of medicine and the business of medicine. The profession of medicine is the deliverables: treating patients or giving prescriptions. The business of medicine encompasses the deliverables as well as finance and marketing. Success in the profession of medicine will make you a good employee. But to succeed as the owner of a private medical practice requires a sound understanding of the business of medicine. This book teaches you how to succeed in the business of medicine. The core theme is how to attract and retain patients. Without patients, you do not have a business. But patient attraction is a skill most doctors lack, or take for granted. At the end of this book, you will no longer view patient attraction as a chore to avoid. More importantly you will learn how to retain the patients you attract to your practice. Furthermore, you will learn a critical skill most doctors lack - the ability to grow a practice. The large majority of private medical practices remain small for years because their owners do not know how to grow their practice. This book will show you how to effectively manage your practice; attract new patients and grow exponentially.