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Charging patients for consumables/chairside appliances

Discussion in 'Practice Management' started by jb, Dec 3, 2007.

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Hi all

A slight variation on a number of pre-existing threads.

Do any practitioners/clinics charge patients separately for the use of treatment-related consumables during a consultation?

I would expect the answer is 'yes' for interdigital wedges and the like (it's very silly not to charge for them), but what about felt padding materials applied to a running shoe insole? To the patient this would seem a relatively innocuous substance, but we all know that MLA pads and plantar covers require quite a bit of it, and it's not cheap.

Similarly, 'sterilisation fees'.

Where do we draw the line?

Opinions/observations will be greatly appreciated

Jair

"I'm not a fan of facts. You see, the facts can change, but my opinion will never change, no matter what are the facts."

jb, Dec 3, 2007

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