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
their spiel and a fitting. They said to set aside about 25 to 40 minutes. That makes it seem like some kind of scam, in my opinion. Why can't they at least give me the basic price ... moretheir spiel and a fitting. They said to set aside about 25 to 40 minutes. That makes it seem like some kind of scam, in my opinion. Why can't they at least give me the basic price ahead of time, even a general idea, so that I can decide if I want to devote that much time to it? If you've had experience with that company, would you please give me some feedback? Thank you. ~
