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I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand I don't want doctors to charge for an email consultation every time I need a prescription refilled. On the o
by resoluteteeth 3y ago
I have mixed feelings about this.
On the one hand I don't want doctors to charge for an email consultation every time I need a prescription refilled.
On the other hand, maybe insurance companies should encourage doctors to do this by paying them (and not charge a copay) because it will reduce the need for office visits which will probably be cheaper for them overall?
- ejb999 3y agoone of the problems is, how can a doctor in good conscience continue to renew your prescriptions, if they don't see you and re-evaluate the need? Maybe they put you on 5MG on amlodipine for your moderately-high blood pressure 18 months ago, but since then you have put on an extra 75lbs and now you have critically high blood pressure - lots of liability if they just keep re-prescribing a low-dose that doesn't match your current conditions. Everyone wants the easy path to getting the pills they think they need - then there is a bad outcome and some greedy lawyer and client come along and want $10Million in damages for the poor care they got.
- gnicholas 3y agoI have used the same allergy and asthma meds for years/decades. I haven't changed any other medications. This used to be no problem — I could renew for 2 years easy. For some reason they started making me come in more often a few years back. Pretty annoying! I get that blood pressure meds or other dynamic issues require different kinds of care.