you just don't like your doctor,there's his partner who is the same type of doctor he is, so you want to change to his partner, but they tell you it's their policy that if you are being treated by the one you don't like you can't switch.Just wondering if this is true or not?
2006-08-25 12:29:28 · 9 answers · asked by mutt 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Unfortunately, a lot of practices are set up this way. I sucks, but it all comes down to malpractice suits. The policy usually states that things are set up this way in order to prevent one partner from going against another. It may seem odd at first glance, but it is in place to protect patients.
Here is why, in a nutshell-if 2 docs sre in practice together, a lot of times they end up being in a pretty tight relationshp, if anything, for the business. If patient X sees doc 1, then decides he/she wants to see doc 2, for whatever reason, if the relationship with pt X and both docs falls apart, they end up being pitted against each other on the stand. Ok, so most people say "who cares? they are paying malpractice, why should I care?" well docs see this coming a mile away, and unfortunately may be in a position to cover themselves. So this happened quite a bit in the early 90's (and still does). So the insurance companies said "you know what? all this nonsense is crazy. We are tied up in court for 10-15 years losing money (lawyers cost)...forget it. If we are writing a policy for a partnership, we do not want any of this garbage holding us up, costing us millions per year in legal fees". So they wrote in this clause.
2006-08-25 12:50:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like in the first answer, "It's a free country". And that also goes for a doctor or clinic. They can treat whoever they want to and make up any policy they feel is in their best interest. If you don't like the policy, go somewhere else.
2006-08-25 19:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by NannyMcPhee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of practices have it that way. Tell your doctor himself that you would like to see his partner because you just fit better with him. Chances are, your doctor probably doesn't believe he fits well with you either, and he will okay the switch.
But there's nothing illegal or immoral about that office policy.
2006-08-25 19:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by J B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know if that is true but sounds like a ton of poop!!!
I did EXACTLY the same thing... I had the one GP but when I took my kids to the doc, they sent them to the other one, I didn't like him... for a sore throat, he looked at everything BUT the throat! So I switched them all.... end of story.
I don't know what poop they are feeding you or why, but I'd love to know their REASON why!! It should be your right to change or mind... or leave... find another set of doctors. I'd bet that they would rather have your business at all (or at least your insurances money). Lots of luck!
2006-08-25 19:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Valeria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the patient, and as such, if you are uncomfortable confiding in your medical practitioner, it is your prerogative to change to one with whom you feel you can confide and you can trust implicitly. The doctor you have currently should, on ethical grounds, not attempt to prevent you from changing. Should he do that, you might wish to advise him that you are exercising your right to choose the doctor of preference, and you do not have any obligation to explain your actions to that practitioner. It sounds as if he may have medical skills, but could be lacking in people skills.
2006-08-25 19:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Selecting your doctor is one of the most important thing you'll ever do to maintain YOUR health.Which doctor you honor, by allowing them to help you, is YOUR choice. Go to another office.
2006-08-25 19:43:06 · answer #6 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of place you go to. My doctor let's me switch.
2006-08-25 19:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by Allyson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not true, you should be abel to be treated by who ever you want...its a free country you know
2006-08-25 19:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by liltexas36 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
im not sure?
2006-08-25 19:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by Simmy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋