Would you pay to see a doctor just to talk and learn, if your insurance didn't cover it?  how much per hour
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If you want to learn about medical stuff then you would be better off taking classes from a community college or university. Or you can go to the library and read lots and lots of books about it, read articles, find sources of information on the internet. If you are confused about where to start talk to a professor at a community college/university (that's free!). \n\nIf you are talking about a psychologist then I suggest you go to the nearest university and talk to a professional there. Most universities have a program where you can talk to someone for dirt cheap, you don't have to be a student or alumni.
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You should charge $5 per hour. So around $30 would be good
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You can use a place like WebMD, and you can use here, but even though the previous poster said that medical professionals answer it, they rarely do. I've asked questions before and I'm still waiting for answers. On here, you might get someone who has some pretty good medical knowledge, but very rare again. Just suck it up, and go to your doctor and ask him. That is one of the reasons you pay for medical insurance, and the copay, so you can get medical advice and answers to your questions.
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Base on your description, it is impossible to get a good rate. Rates that are advertised online or on TV are for people with perfect health. No matter what type of policy you get, cash value or term, it will be very expensive for you and your husband to even get $100,000 coverage (premiums are at least $2000/year).\n\nMy only advice is to look around for companies and find which one offers the lowest premium. It is better that you find out by calling the insurance company directly instead of filling stuff out online.
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You need to call around to different facilities in your area, if you have no insurance.  If you have insurance, you need to contact your insurance company to see which facilities are contracted with your insurance.\n\nIf you have no insurance, look up "physicans - radiology" or "x-ray" in your yellow pages.  Make sure you have a doctor's order in hand, and call around for prices.  If you have the order, you can tell the facility why they are doing the scan.  For example, doing a scan for blood in the urine or kidney stones will be a different procedure than a scan for abdominal pain.  Then the facility can accurately quote a price to you.  \n\nPrices will vary greatly, from state to state, and even from facility to facility  Our facility charges around $1350 for a CT abdomen with oral and IV contrast.  (California, outpatient facility)  The hospital in our town charges almost double that.\n\nA hospital facility will charge you for a technical fee and a professional fee.  The tech fee is for the service, and the prof fee is for the radiologist reading.  Most outpatient imaging facilities only have one charge.  So make sure you are clear about that when you get quotes.  Also, most outpatient facilities will give you a larger discount at time of service if the patient does not have insurance.  We offer a 20% discount if the procedure is paid in full at time of exam.
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I am a paramedic and have to deal with Malpractice lawsuits from patients on a regular basis.  This is not due to a lack of patient care on my part, but more that the individual is looking to make a quick buck.  The health care system is here to help and I promise you that the medical professionals that work in the system are not making a fraction of what your insurance pays.  The small private clinics, like the one you went to, are a gray area.  You should talk with the Podiatrist and share your concerns with them and find out why he provided you with the care that they did.  If in the long run, you decide to sue, make sure the money your asking for is appropriate and dont pull that "mental anguish" crap.  Medical professionals are only human and cannot be expected to be perfect.
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It depends upon which plan you sign up for within the Healthy Kids program. My son has the Staywell Healthy Kids plan and there is no copay for his doctor visits and $5 for his prescriptions. If you go to https://www.healthykids.org/ you can get some more answers. Calling them on the phone is sometimes very difficult as their phones are always busy.
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I am Canadian - I booked an apointment with my dentist last week and will see her next Tuesday.  By the way, Dentists are not covered under Canadian Health Care - never have been, unless it is as a result of an accident, a workplace injury, you are on social assistance, or you have a disability.\n\nMy son was born premature - 2 1/2 months - I did not have to wait for care - he is a healthy and educated 20 year old - and I did not receive a bill for one cent even though i do not have an insurance policy.  My doctor told me that in the US, he was a "million dollar" baby.\n\nMy brother required knee replacement surgery - every step of that process, from pre-op apointments with the best specialists (of his choice I might add - no one tells us who to see) through home care to perform rehab after surgery was completed within 3 months of the first visit and did not cost us one penny - with or without insurance.\n\nI had Leukemia (chronic myleogenous) and chose to go to whatever doctor and hospital I wanted, free of charge, in whatever city in Ontario had the shortest wait time - all free of charge, including the cost of gas or airfare if necessary to get to the appointments.\n\nI haven't had to wait 2 months, let alone a year, at all - although it does happen and it is not good when it does.  I also don't have to fork out one single penny to be seen by the best heart/lung/cancer specialist in the country, they are accessible to everyone regardless of income.\n\nI have a step-sister in LA - she relies on Medicare - she says it is appalling in the US if you don't have private insurance -it's kind of hard to describe what is wrong to the clinic doctor, who didn't speak english, after a 7 hour clinic wait!  Even if you have insurance , you probably have an HMO - a group of non-professionals with little or no medical training who are deciding who you can see, what they will treat, and which hospital you can go to.\n\nYou're trying to tell me that is better??
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Any visit to the doctor's office usually results in a co-pay.  They might have been nice and doing it for free for a ling time.  Do understand that medical liability insurance is very costly, someone had to schedule an appointment for you and update your file after your blood pressure check.
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See a doctor and see what he has to say.
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webmd.com has a message board where doctors and nurses will answer your questions for free, usually within 24 hours.
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you need a prescription for it, then it's probably covered. That's how it is with insurance cos. Plus if you shop around, some meters are really cheap anymore if not free. I bought one for $10 on sale at Walgreens. It's the testing strips that cost a lot. Tell your doctor you're on medicare. My D-in-law is, her doctor gave her a free meter.
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No you can't call around and get a quote on a root canal from different dentists.  It's not like buying car insurance. You will not be able to get a price from a dentist without him/her seeing you first. By law they can not quote you a price for a procedure without seeing you first. It's the same thing as calling a Dr. you've never seen before and asking them to diagnose your problem over the phone. It can't be done. There are many types of root canals and they all cost different prices. It also depends on what tooth it is and what kind of crown the dentist will put on it. Most people think there's a set fee for this type of procedure but that isn't the case. It is a case by case scenario and if you feel like the price is too high at your current dentist I reccomend getting a copy of your xray and getting a second opinion.  Normally for a root canal and a crown you are looking at spending around $900 for both. Of course, if you have insurance then the price would be drastically less.  Some dentists have payment plans/options and I would look into that if you are paying cash for this. Good luck, I have had a root canal and crown myself and it's not fun!
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I am not sure of the exact cost. If you are concerned with the financial aspect of the testing, talk to your doctor about using a "sliding scale" to assess your fees... or talk to your local health department. Most health departments / public health providers will offer services at low / no cost to patients if this is an issue. Most all these services and sliding scale services are based on income, so have proof of your income handy when / if you call. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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You can go and pay out of pocket.  That should be less than $50.  Many, but not all, insurance policies pay for that. \n\nBut you should be careful asking for meds when you don't need them.  If you simply have a virus, taking anti-biotics not only won't help you, but could make it worse for you next time you get a bacterial infection.  If the bacteria has become immune to the drugs because you took them when you shouldn't have last time, it could kill you.
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I would not recommend testing or treating yourself, that could be dangerous.  Try your State Social Services office for assistance.  If this matter is urgent go to the ER and when you are feeling better ask for financial assistance forms through the hospitals patient accounts.  My income is so low that I had to do this and the hospital can get you financial assistance through charity organizations which will cover most of the cost if not the total bill.  Good luck!
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Doctors are typically not the best when it comes to communicating, remember they are scienctist....I know this because I work with them everyday and they are very stressed out half the time which comes across as arrogant to a lot of people.  It is tough finding a doctor these days and a good one...you almost have to treat it like a marriage.  A great book that I recommend to all my patients is the book "Healthcare for Less" by Michelle Katz.  I heard her on "Oprah and Friends" a few days ago and her advice was fantistic about saving money in healthcare.  I bought her book and there is a section on how to choose the right doctor for you...the websites she lists are fantastic and her advice is great!  You will find it VERY helpful, I know I did....I hope this helps....oh, she has a website...www.healthcareforless.us.  Click on "buy a book."  That will take you directly to the amazon page with the reviews.  I bought my copy at Barnes and NOble for a few dollars more ($15).