Linda Girgis,MD, FAAFP
Yes, You Must Pay Your Copay
Today, a patient embarked on an all out battle with my receptionist because she believed that she should not be required to pay her copay. She stated that it is ridiculous that she has to pay a copay every time she...
The Field of Frogs/ Child Abuse Awareness Month
School had just let out for the summer and, while most kids were elated, my heart was filled with dread. It was not a simple dread, like doing math homework or eating spinach, but so deep down in the bones that...
Do You Want to See the Doctor or Their Computer?
Last week, while walking through the hospital corridors, I overheard 2 patients conversing. One of them said that doctors only care about their computers and not patients. I held my tongue lest I seem to be eavesdropping. But, nothing could be...