Posted by harry b. on July 1, 2000, at 19:41:36
In reply to Pdoc dropping insurance and pts., posted by JennyR on July 1, 2000, at 16:44:15
>He got very defensive and said "and how many minutes
>are we spending talking now that I don't get paid for?"That comment, from a doc, demands an apology. Other-
wise, I'd knock him on his ass and tell him the lesson
was free.
>I also always thought it was weird that he talks about
>himself a lot. Tells me what amusement parks he takes
>his kids to, what trips they take, how his wife feels
>about where they live, etc.If it is during your session, it is inappropriate. If
it is chit chat before or after, it comes down to
how you feel about it. You can control distance
and conversations too.It is his right to decide which insurance programs
he wants to participate in. Offering a reduced rate
to current patients is fair, not immoral or unethical.Your descriptive slant gives the impression you do
not really care much for this guy. So drop him.In a few weeks I will have used up my insurance
plan's quota of sessions with my psychologist. I
asked him several weeks ago what he will then
charge me. He wants his full fee.I believe that is unjust for a current patient. He
is accepting the insurance allowance plus my $10.00
co-pay now. That combined amount would be just.
If I have to pay the full fee, I may shop around.
hb
poster:harry b.
thread:38975
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