Mission Statement Board of Directors History of APS Legislative Activity Benefits of Membership Member Application Feedback       This website has been designed for use by the general public as well as APS physician members. The site will be updated regularly with information relevant to both patients, and current and new APS physician members. Alaska Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. (APS), a group of 165 private physicians, have joined together to provide responsible and accountable patient care which is physician-directed, patient centered & cost effective. Risk Management Tool Box: Follow-up Brad Dunkin - Norcal Mutual Insurance May-05-08 Follow up is a crucial aspect of healthcare communication. Patients are responsible for keeping appointments and physicians cannot force patients to obtain diagnostic work-up or come to their offices; however, courts have repeatedly signaled in their verdicts that physicians—not patients—have the clinical expertise to evaluate the need for testing, treatment and follow-up care. Appropriate follow-up care can make the difference between a missed or delayed diagnosis and a successful intervention and treatment.  IN THE NEWS 4120 Laurel Street · Suite 206 · (907) 561 - 7705 · FAX (907) 561 - 7704 akphys@alaska.net