POLICY MATTERS
5 THINGS TO KNOW
ABOUT THE NEW POLICY:
1
E
xpands
and clarifies
expectations
in regard to the
provision and
billing of uninsured
services
2 S tates that fees
charged for
uninsured services
be reasonable.
Requires that
physicians consider
the patient’s ability
to pay fees.
3
A
rticulates
expectations of
physicians who
intend to charge
patients for missed
or cancelled
appointments
without required
notice.
patients are particularly reliant on the honesty
and integrity of their physicians to ensure
their needs and interests are being put first,
and that they have clear information about
their clinical options and any corresponding
fees.”
“Physicians must recognize that patients in
these situations are often vulnerable and that
the power imbalance in the physician-patient
relationship may compound that vulnerabili-
ty,” said Dr. David Rouselle, College President.
In the instance of a patient who needs
cataract surgery, for example, the physician
must have a clear and detailed discussion with
the patient about the testing that is available,
the costs