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Nope. I wouldn’t pay it either. Like the others, sounds like you’d be paying extra for the stuff you should be getting anyway.
more individual attention: I get plenty. I’m not sure what this even means. Sounds like a buzzword-type thing–who can argue against “individual attention?” I’d want to know the particulars of what I’d be getting.
longer appointment: What do I need a longer appointment for? My appoinments are as long (or short) as needed. There are times when my doctor seems a little frazzled, but she always makes sure all my questions are answered and my concerns are addressed. And the yearly physical is thorough.
more focus on preventive care Again, this is one of those things that everybody thinks is a good idea…but exactly how is this “focus” going to manifest itself?
fewer patients per doctor so you get in NOW when you need to be seen… The issue isn’t patients per doctor. The issue is appropriate scheduling and use of resources. My doc’s office can always get me in the same day when needed. They do have an excellent nurse practitioner who handles a lot of the routine stuff. Regardless, I get seen right away when I need to be, and I don’t need to fork over an extra $1500 to do it.
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What he/she said.
We spent a lot of time choosing a new primary care physician when our previous one left to go into pure medical research. She was highly recommended by him, even though relatively new to practice, and we gave her a try, and have never regretted it for a moment for over 20 years now.
She’s a champion and we’d NEVER pay extra like that. I think it’s freaking skeezy, but maybe we’re just in a fortunate area where this is not an issue. But, if we were, the first question I’d ask of my potential physician is “What kind and vintage of wine will I get served in the waiting room, and may I see a list of the fine cheeses you offer?”
Hmmph! :mad: