Guest guest Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Ok, this takes the cake. The real reason for skyrocketing healthcare costs is patients going for useless office visits (well, ok, but this at least contributes). Here's the situation. Patient comes in. New preventive. Apparently, this person only wants to eat organic foods, but doesnt want to pay the premium price. How can I tell? "Whenever I eat fruits and vegetables that are not organic, I get itching in my throat and my lips and throat swell up. My health insurance will pay for special food if its medically necessary. Can you write a letter to the company stating that I have to have organic foods to prevent this reaction. "Oh, this could be very serious. Sounds like an allergic reaction. I'll have to send you to an allergist and he will determine what you are allergic to and write the letter " (man, he is gonna hate us for siccing her on him) "Well, I'm not sure it swole up, I THINK my lips were a little bigger though." "Yes, you should see the allergist." "Uh, uh, also when I were any synthetic fabric I break out.. Can you write a letter to......" "No, but the dermatologist can check for that and write any necessary letter!" yep, she wants her health insurance to pay for her food and clothing. Just plain rediculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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