lembeh Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 >Typically doctors do not charge if they have not prescribed anything What a bizzare notion. Maybe in where ever you call home (UK maybe?), but a "consultation charge" is standard pactice here (in Asia) whether or not meds are prescribed (and thinking about it, pretty much *any* professional will charge you for his advice/opinion if you are seeing him professionally). -j- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrX Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 I am from Blighty and never heard of the "no prescription no fee" clause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lembeh Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 My experience with NHS is nearly 20 years out of date. Would a trip to your GP, say cost you? It certainly would here... -j- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrX Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 My experience in the uk about 2 years ago was that a private GP would charge you per visit though he seemed to feel honour bound to prescribe something.... NHS..I believe the doctor is paid per "seen" patient with out reference to prescriptions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whosyourdaddy Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 THIS is because many of the insurance agencies ( including BUPA) may not cover it if drugs are not handed out. I used to have to go back and ask for some aspirin when the insurance would not cover a check up because no drugs were prescribed. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrX Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Actually this part of the discussion seems rather silly. Its obvious that there are consultations where the physician feels that the problem will probably resolve without intervention and will says something like " come back and see me next week if it is still bothering you".. ........ but the doctor still has to eat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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