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From: greenber@timeinc.UUCP (Ross M. Greenberg)
Newsgroups: net.legal,net.med
Subject: Tooth Decay...
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Date: Mon, 19-Aug-85 09:53:46 EDT
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Interesting problem (to me at least!):

Called up a new dentist a while ago for a full exam.
Asked how much it cost and was told $160 (NYC *is* expensive!)

Went for the exam.  Was told to come back a week later for
further cleaning. Came back, got two cavities filled,
and got the rest of the cleaning done.

I was then presented for a bill for $340.  Seems like the doc
wants to charge me for the second visit, and for the fillings.

I feel that he had the obligation to advise me that additional visits
and/or work cost more.  Obviously, I should have asked, but didn't.

I refuse to pay that portion over $160.  My way of looking at it:
he didn't advise me, and in my field (or at least with me) if I
neglect to advise a client that additional work equates to additional
cost on a fixed fee job, then I eat the cost.

What do you doctors and lawyers have to say.

Final note:  I just got a call from the doc's lawyer:
looks like legal action time!


Thanks for any advice...


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