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Doctors are already billing patients for emails.

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  • August 13, 2005 at 6:32 am #5732
    Steven Busch
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    I think some doctors argue that they’re spending more time communicating with patients via email, and they should be compensated for that time.

    November 18, 2005 at 6:34 am #5735
    Peggy Cashwell
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    I can see both sides of it. On one hand, doctors are busy and don’t want to be inundated with emails. On the other hand, it seems unfair to charge patients for something that was previously included in the cost of the appointment.

    January 12, 2006 at 6:33 am #5733
    Kathryn Johnson
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    That’s a bit ridiculous, though. Patients already pay for their appointments, and the occasional email shouldn’t require extra billing.

    July 17, 2006 at 6:33 am #5734
    David Hall
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    Some doctors are using it as a way to discourage patients from emailing them for minor issues.

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