Another Example of Why I Can't Win
Patient A: Will you write me something for my vertigo, Doc?
Me: You can get meclizine over the counter without a prescription.
Patient A: Yeah, but it costs $10 and my prescription co-pay is only $5.
Me: Ok.
Patient B: Hey Doc; that script you wrote me for meclizine will cost me a $30 co-pay. Isn't there anything cheaper?
Me: You can get it over the counter for $10.
Patient B: So why did you write the prescription?
Me: (muttering) Because I can't win.
posted by #1 Dinosaur @ 5:11 AM
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8 Comments:
Some days are like that. :)
Sounds like a conversation with one of my kids when they were in high school.
or gee, they could get the generic otc generic for $7 at walmart not the name brand at walgreens.
generic meclazine rather than generic otc generic ... whoops
Notice to patients: There are 99 bazillion insurance plans in this country. I am a doctor, not an insurance expert. It is your responsibility to know what your insurance does and doesn't pay. Don't ask me if your insurance will pay for a nebulizer machine, wrist splint, certain medication, massage therapist, physical therapist...because I don't know. Call the number on the back of your card or look in the book your employer gives you that explains your particular plan.
I wrote the prescription because I am a nice guy and didn't want to argue with you. I listened to what you said your insurance would do for you.
So I now am getting punished for actually spending time and really listening to you. Please thank your insurance for wasting both our times, twice over.
Do you ever get the urge to bang your head into a wall? Sheesh!
MJ
Why is it that I'm reading the line "Because I can't win" in the voice of House?
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