Question by Missy: Dr. tried to sell me an “MLM” juice; didn’t provide care requested. Should I report him?
This is a repost because I didn’t get but one answer in the category I placed it so I will try again!
I made an appointment with my long time physician for a flu shot. Upon arriving, the nurse confirmed my reason for the visit; i.e. Flu Shot while taking my blood pressure, etc. When the Dr. came in, he informed me they were out of flu shots because they had not yet received any! I asked why I wasn’t told this before taking 2 hours of my day to see. He apologized and then asked if I had any other concerns. I told him jokingly “Only if you have a miracle cure for getting old. This old body is slowing down”. He took out his script pad, wrote something, and then told me to take it to the front desk. Upon handing it to the receptionist, she pulled out a bottle of “juice” and asked for $ 45. I was confused and asked her what it was and why it wasn’t billable to my insurance. She said it was a new product the Dr. strongly believed in. A miracle juice high in antioxidants, replaces my vitamins, and has been known to prevent certain types of cancers. It’s not medicine and therefor, not billable”. In addition, they were only accepting cash payments- no checks, no credit cards. I didn’t buy it.
I had my daughter look up the name and found out it is an MLM juice product.
I feel ripped off- violated by my doctor. I felt he took advantage of an opportunity to push his side business by not letting me know from the start that the flu shot was not available. I don’t think my Dr. should get any money for this office visit. Do I have a recourse that will make him realize that patients don’t go to office visits to participate in his new MLM venture? Aside from not returning to him, would calling my insurance carrier do any good? How about a complaint with the medical board? Or is this a case of “He owns his own practice and he can do what he wants?”
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Answer by David
you should have just said no. my wifes’ eye doctor tried selling her “eye” vitamins. we don,t use him any more.
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