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> As one doctor put it, "Why did they come and see me at all, if they are already convinced of what they have? Just to waste their own time and money, not to me
by aianus 12y ago
> As one doctor put it, "Why did they come and see me at all, if they are already convinced of what they have? Just to waste their own time and money, not to mention my time?"
Because I can't write my own prescriptions. Doctors like to abuse this privilege to charge ridiculous 'consultation fees' for giving me what I already know I need. One recent example I had to deal with: travel vaccines. $50 + $10/shot in addition to the cost of the vaccines so the guy could go "uh-huh you do need those vaccines; here you are".
- mikeleeorg 12y agoThat's a legitimate reason. I believe people that come in simply seeking drugs make it tough on you. Enough people abuse this privilege that many (but certainly not all) doctors have become vary of writing prescriptions. I honestly don't know if this translates into high consultation fees though.