Visit 1, receptionist: Sorry, sir, but the doctor can't see you until you've had lab tests done and the results come in. That takes about two to three days. Patient: Why wasn'... moreVisit 1, receptionist: Sorry, sir, but the doctor can't see you until you've had lab tests done and the results come in. That takes about two to three days. Patient: Why wasn't I told I needed lab work when I made this appointment?Receptionist: I just schedule appointments, I don't know anything about the medical side. That will be $35, please.Patient: Wait, am I still being charged even though the doctor won't be seeing me?Receptionist: Yes, sir. The insurance company requires a co-pay whenever an appointment time is set aside for you. Even if you forget your appointment or are a no-show, the co-pay is still required per the agreement with the medical insurance plan.Patient (reluctantly paying): Grrrrrrrr.Visit 2, nurse: Sir, your lab results arrived on time, the doctor will see you now. What time did you begin fasting last night?Patient: Fasting? No one told me I was supposed to fast.Nurse: It's normal practice for this type of appointment, sir.Patient: Do you think I do this every day? How am I exp... less
