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In reply to the discussion: Should your Doctor be able to force you to "x" number of appointments? [View all]Xithras
(16,191 posts)16. My doctor requires one visit every 18 months, and has for as long as I can remember.
I didn't see him for two years once, and had to apply again as a new patient when I visited. Good doctors generally limit the number of patients they accept, and they don't want to waste a "spot" on a patient who isn't serious about maintaining their health.
That said, every three months is pretty low. I've heard of doctors requiring one or two visits a year, but four seems a bit high.
So I agree with the concept, but not with your doctors specific policy.
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Should your Doctor be able to force you to "x" number of appointments? [View all]
COLGATE4
Aug 2014
OP
Dr's offices are filled with sick people. Why would I want to make more trips than I need?
Gidney N Cloyd
Aug 2014
#1
Yes, it should be a team effort/approach. and The Doctor should be on the Patient's team and not
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#23
If you are on specific meds I can understand why a Doctor may want a visit with routines...
Tikki
Aug 2014
#3
Not exactly but we can't pretend some medications don't require regular monitoring to
TheKentuckian
Aug 2014
#4
Depends on the condition(s) being addressed and the established standard of care, I assume.
pinto
Aug 2014
#6
I agree with others that say it depends on the situation. If it's your gen pract and there is no
stevenleser
Aug 2014
#8
It has been going on for a while in the new corp med care. They are forcing out private practice wit
lunasun
Aug 2014
#14
My doctor requires one visit every 18 months, and has for as long as I can remember.
Xithras
Aug 2014
#16
i would like to know why. if they say this to collect more insurance money, i would think something
La Lioness Priyanka
Aug 2014
#20
There are a lot of things doctors do that sicken me - like requiring me to sign an arbitration
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2014
#22
I take opiates, although not a lot, and must see the doc at least every 90 days.
Shrike47
Aug 2014
#28