OK, here it is. I have had to go for a minor surgery recently, and even though I told them it was IMPOSSIBLE for me to be pregnant (I have not been in a relationship, therefore had not had sex in at least 6 months) I was forced to go for a pregnancy test anyway. Then, the surgery was postponed and re-scheduled, then they made me go for ANOTHER one (and yes, I had to pay for both of them). Now I am going for the follow-up procedure, and guess what? I have to go for ANOTHER one, and the most infuriating part is ALL THREE TIMES I had to go for the test, I was on my period the day I had to take (and waste money I really could not afford to waste) on the test. So why can't a woman who KNOWS it is IMPOSSIBLE for her to be pregnant just sign a waiver or something instead of taking a pointless test?
2006-07-18 04:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly B 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am going through the same thing. I don't see why they can't just use one of those home pregnancy test type kits, or allow the patient to buy one, then do it right before surgery. That would be a lot cheaper.
2006-07-18 05:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry that you ended up with the butt end of the deal...but it is because some women will say "I'm not pregnant" when they are. And I would omit paying that part of my bill. It doesn't screw up your credit as much as they say it does.
2006-07-18 11:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by murph_ltt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because not everyone tells the truth,or by looking at some of the people on here even have a clue that they might be
2006-07-18 11:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. The hospital is protecting themselves. If you WERE to be pregnant, they would anesthetize the baby too, probably killing it, then you would sue them.
2006-07-18 11:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by Susan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋