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New patient fee and/or sterilization fee

Discussion in 'Practice Management' started by admin, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member


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    Just picked up this news story from CBC:

    Clinic replaces sterilization fee with new patient charge
    Rest of story

    What say you?
     
  2. kitos

    kitos Active Member

    I wonder if they will start to charge per nail if mycotic or gryphotic as it takes them longer?

    Nick
     
  3. Heather J Bassett

    Heather J Bassett Well-Known Member

    A consultation does not include any extra's. If they are used they shoud be paid .for.........
    Who do you think should pay...........
     
  4. kitos

    kitos Active Member

    Guess I am just old fashioned ~ you offer a service and price your services accordingly. I price my MSK examination higher as it takes longer and hurts my head.

    My basic price covers whatever instruments I use and dressings etc. If I supply additional dressings I sometimes charge for them and sometimes not.

    I look at it as building client trust and report and no hidden charges.

    Bit like asking a bricklayer to build you a wall and he then bills you for use of his shovel, trowel, sweat etc.

    Nick
     
  5. Bignectar

    Bignectar Member

    geez hope hairdressers don't start charging for extras too.. such as scissors
     
  6. kitos

    kitos Active Member

    Or maybe go for an operation and they charge you per swab?
    Use of electricity.
    Bed???????????????????

    :deadhorse:


    Nick
     
  7. pgcarter

    pgcarter Well-Known Member

    I think we could all learn a fair bit about generating income from having a good look at how dentists structure their fees....after a trip to one I never feel bad about anything I charge for...
    regards Phill
     
  8. kitos

    kitos Active Member

    Yes it's when they hand you an application for a low cost loan before they tell you what work you need !

    Take care
    Nick
     
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