tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post997838791558850391..comments2024-03-22T17:05:55.267-04:00Comments on MD Whistleblower: Physician No Show Appointments Demoralize DoctorsMichael Kirsch, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-27288224864605084272015-08-06T02:20:18.703-04:002015-08-06T02:20:18.703-04:00In most cases, doctors should know how to treat th...In most cases, doctors should know how to treat their patients equally. In my country, the rich will be carefully treated while the poor need to wait for a long time though they're heavily ill. That is not unfair. A good doctor should know his role and work with his conscience. Anyway, I like your post, as it is really authentic. Thanks for sharing with us!HenryCampbellhttp://onlineminecraftgame.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-39934363842776535542014-03-27T09:21:00.190-04:002014-03-27T09:21:00.190-04:00I think if a procedure is truly necessary there is...I think if a procedure is truly necessary there is no reason to miss an appointment. If on the other hand the procedure or appointment is not really necessary there is a higher likelihood that it will be missed. A way to guarantee that appointments do not get canceled is by providing high quality care and an extending office visit that will be of value to the patient. For example, if I have a doctor's appointment, at times I know I would have to wait over an hour to then see the doctor for less than 5-7 minutes. If I have a greater priority that day and the procedure is not truly necessary I may do away with the appointment. On the other hand if I knew my doctor would spend an adequate amount of time with me and thoroughly address my concerns, I would be less likely to cancel should that opportunity present itself. Maria Santinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-22179475139987155562013-08-15T03:32:14.116-04:002013-08-15T03:32:14.116-04:00This is fantastic!This is fantastic!Chadhttp://besttreadmillforhomes.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-62513948672686656532013-08-13T16:16:15.982-04:002013-08-13T16:16:15.982-04:00@anonymous above. Don't think this would work...@anonymous above. Don't think this would work in reducing the no-shows. Good will doesn't seem to be enough of an incentive.Michael Kirsch, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-75424292015656976162013-08-05T15:47:09.229-04:002013-08-05T15:47:09.229-04:00I have been asking the same question(s) and have h...I have been asking the same question(s) and have heard several approaches: 1. Send a bill for the agreed upon (in writing) fee;<br />2. Take charge card billing info and bill for missed appt.s; 3. Call the missing patient and notify fee must be paid at time of next appt.; 4. Decide to absolve the patient and hope "good-will" balances the lost revenue and costs of having the space, staff, and you waiting.<br />Feedback, please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-77388728156303546722013-07-29T18:05:42.802-04:002013-07-29T18:05:42.802-04:00Thank you for sharing this perspective. Healthcare...Thank you for sharing this perspective. Healthcare is a two-way street (or is it three or four?) <a href="http://readymedicalstaff.com" rel="nofollow">Ready Medical Staff</a>Ready Medical Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899478273491330157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-49713007132958715062013-07-29T13:53:17.585-04:002013-07-29T13:53:17.585-04:00Andrew, it is refreshing to have a commenter actua...Andrew, it is refreshing to have a commenter actually sign his name. I appreciate your psychological angle, which I had not considered. Thanks for your view.Michael Kirsch, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323692122514281455.post-74459906609404618702013-07-29T00:05:01.309-04:002013-07-29T00:05:01.309-04:00As a patient and a patient advocate I agree that i...As a patient and a patient advocate I agree that it is not acceptable to miss appointments. However, I am not without sin here. In the last three years I have missed one appointment and that was due to an error in adding the diary entry. I don't know if that was my fault or the secretaries but it happened. But when I was younger I missed a few and I admit that was on me. I like to think that all I could do to make up for it is to change my ways moving forward.<br /><br />But why did I miss these appointments? I think a lot of it was psychological. While all my healthy friends were out playing sports and having fun I had to go to the doctor. Missing the appointment and going and doing what I wanted simply made me feel normal. I did have a chip on my shoulder and I did feel I had been cheated. Going to the doctor means one has to confront their illness and sometimes that can just be too hard.<br /><br />And you are right Whistleblower, it is not fair on the doctor or other patients and I believe that a penalty fee is acceptable even if the insurance won't cover it. If a person is directly out of pocket it will make them think twice about missing the appointment in the future.<br /><br />Ironically the person that potentially is hurt the most is the patient. Missing an appointment could mean a delay in diagnosis and or treatment. Small problems could become big problems and this could even be a fatal decision. Maybe this needs to be communicated to patient?ShakesandStoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409325314906936132noreply@blogger.com