tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617177254855630215.post460371711595218202..comments2023-12-21T11:30:20.372-05:00Comments on vinny's rants: Personal and Professional.Ex-Dissidenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837109472357860889noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617177254855630215.post-89977072117502099012013-06-16T22:18:09.516-04:002013-06-16T22:18:09.516-04:00I kind of agree with GW, though I think most profe...I kind of agree with GW, though I think most professions, formerly attractive to innovative people who preferred to practice on their own, are deteriorating under the erosion of govt regulatory interference.<br /><br />My psychopharmacologist, who is also board-certified in forensic psych, had a divil of a time trying to find colleagues with whom to share his practice. Far too many of the young ones "sit in the dark and talk to themselves" (just one of his more piquant observations).<br /><br />He treats me w/o charging me anything, and I know how fortunate I am. <br /><br />My dentist has lowered my fees in the last few years as his income went up and ours went down. But then he's a generous fellow - goes to India to treat cleft-palates with other dentists and docs, and travels to Eastern Europe to teach the latest methods with microscopic dentistry.<br /><br />BTW, I'd look for a dentist who has learned to use microscopic surgery. It's a good sign he's still interested in his work.dymphnahttp://gatesofvienna.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617177254855630215.post-44160684691328856342013-06-16T12:04:52.011-04:002013-06-16T12:04:52.011-04:00You, obviously, had have little trouble with your ...You, obviously, had have little trouble with your teeth (and maybe, generally, your health) before and/or did not pay for your doctor' visits yourself, otherwise you'd know this is a standard thing whenever one come to a doctor's office.<br /><br />A few weeks ago I decided to listen to my dental hygienist's suggestion and to look for a consultation at periodontist. I asked several dentists of various specialties whose patient I have been for recommendation, and went to a specialist very highly recommended by one of them.<br />I sent him my x-rays(for the past 3 years) 2 weeks in advance, he didn't do any imaging, all he'd done was to spend 10 minutes max examining my teeth and comparing them to the x-rays I provided.<br />Then he said if I want to schedule a cleaning with him I have to make arrangement with his receptionist. Oh, and he also gave me advice on how to brush my teeth (right...)<br />That's it.<br /><br />I was charged $275 for the pleasure of his company; after negotiating (when I reminded him that I came on lead of his colleague) he lowered the fee to $250. And they did not accept credit cards, either, only checks or cash.<br /><br />Can I also mention that the office was not updated, probably, since the 80's and everything, including his secretary, was shabby, old and inconvenient? <br /><br />What happened to you, Vinny, is sadly what one expects when dealing with medical practitioners. I hate to tell you, but you're just made to eat your own medicine (even if you personally, do not practice it this way).<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617177254855630215.post-84573720843554583852013-06-16T11:39:53.561-04:002013-06-16T11:39:53.561-04:00Someone told me that it was an appropriate charge,...Someone told me that it was an appropriate charge, since I underwent a consultation. I mainly came to find out how much it would cost me and whether I want him to perform this operation. This is not the sort of information most people would charge for, since it is of little benefit to me if I chose against going with this particular guy.Ex-Dissidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837109472357860889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7617177254855630215.post-13099899479971522312013-06-16T11:08:22.749-04:002013-06-16T11:08:22.749-04:00In every profession, you will find some percentage...In every profession, you will find some percentage of arrogant idiots.GWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814327154035433443noreply@blogger.com