gistfile1.rb

# the restrict_access_to method would operate essentially identical to 
# a before_filter, I just like how it reads a little better than a before filter
 
 
class PatientsController < ApplicationController
  restrict_access_to [:therapists, :accountants, :practice_admins], :on => :all
  before_filter :check_patient_signoff
end
 
class BillingController < ApplicationController
  restrict_access_to [:receptionists, :accountants], :on => [:show, :index]
  restrict_access_to [:therapists, :pt_assistants], :on => [:create, :edit, :destroy, :new, :update]
end