Legal Question in Health Care Law in Pennsylvania

Dr billing for missed appts

you stated that it is a contractual issue once you make the appt. that the Dr agreed to see you at a given time. Is it then reasonable to state that I have an expectation to be seen at my appointed time? In otherwords, if I am seen past my scheduled appt time do I have an expectation to be given a break on the fee or to sue the Dr for wasting MY time? Seems only fair given your contract explanation.


Asked on 9/19/07, 7:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Jackson Law Office of John A. Jackson, P.C.

Re: Dr billing for missed appts

If you want to hire an attorney to pursue this matter I and just about any attorney that post here will take your money. However, you are not likely to be successful.

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Answered on 9/19/07, 8:39 pm
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: Dr billing for missed appts

You would actually file a lawsuit in court for wasting your time in the Doctor's office? And what is your time worth, anyway? So you waited an hour. If you are a top lawyer at a top law firm, that's about $300. If you are a bus driver, then your lawsuit is for $23. Do you think a lawyer will be interested in that case? (no).

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Answered on 9/19/07, 11:13 pm


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