[OrangeHoof]

You found out what you needed to know. Don’t let them steal more money from you with senseless follow-ups that are simply there to line their pockets.

When they call again, confirm the follow-up then, the day before the appointment, call and cancel. After that, every time they want to reschedule, tell them that day doesn’t work for you. Eventually, they’ll lose interest.

Unless you cut the cord, these guys will schedule endless follow-up visits so they can collect their co-pays and tell you the same bs you already know.

The system is rigged to vacuum as much money from you as possible. You have to take control and cut them off like drunks at a bar. At least, that’s my free advice.

[cgbg]

the day before the appointment, call and cancel.

You stole one of my old tricks. When I didn't want to visit one doc I pulled that stunt a few times claiming I kept getting called out of town (last minute) on business--a total lie.

They got the message and lost interest in a hurry...

[MayflowerMadam]

“Unless you cut the cord, these guys will schedule endless follow-up visits so they can collect their co-pays”

Isn’t that the truth! I dread seeing my PCP for the smallest thing because I know that one visit will trigger a slew of appointments with various specialists. All of my friends — in our 70s and 80s — feel the same. It’s a racket.