While some medical professionals will operate out of a group setting where many doctors and professionals are housed within a single building as a part of a cooperative or medical group, some doctors prefer to operate on an individual basis and it's often the case that a small office will have only a few employees helping to support the doctor. For doctors in remote areas who may not have access to support personnel answering services can be a time saver and allow a doctor to concentrate on treating patients instead of answering the phone as can professional cleaning services geared toward medical facilities.