Re: 4D ultrasound
From: Larry Glazerman (l.glazerman@rcn.com)
Tue Dec 23 22:05:45 2003
I don't mind videotaping a small clip of the fetus after we've completed the
formal scan and giving it to the patient. We just take a look at the fetus
superficially, and I don't have a problem with that.
--
Larry R. Glazerman, MD, FACOG
Ob-Gyn at Trexlertown, PC
6900 Hamilton Blvd.
Trexlertown, PA 18087-0060
610-402-0161
larry.glazerman@lvh.com
-----Original Message-----
From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Charlie
Chambers
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 6:37 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L
Subject: Re: 4D ultrasound
I'd also have a concern about sending a videotape of any ultrasound
with the patient. Generally, not recommended.
On Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at 03:21 PM, Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D.
wrote:
> Garry,
> I am getting my second GE Voluson 4D machine on Friday, but I didn't
> get
> them specifically for the 4D option. I got them because in my opinion,
> they have the best 2D image on the market presently. The reality of 4D
> is that it is seldom relevant to the formal scan. I will grab a 3D/4D
> for the patient if the fetus avails itself and provide it only as good
> will - I don't charge above and beyond.
>
> Good thought though if you can get away with it. I could probably make
> more money by taking one of my machines to the mall and offering scans
> for cash...
> Lynn
>
> Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D.
> Rocky Mountain Women's Health
> 2835 Fort Missoula Rd., Suite 303
> Missoula, Montana, 59804
> 406-549-0978
> fax 406-549-0987
> e-mail: apgar10@montanadsl.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Garry
> E. Siegel, M.D.
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 4:07 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L
> Subject: OB: 4D ultrasound
>
> Our practice uses an outside sonography service to perform our Ob
> ultrasounds, and we review them, sign the reports, etc.
>
> The service is contemplating buying a new machine with 4D capability.
>
> One involved party has interest in offering 4D scans and saving them on
> a disc/VCR/whatever for the patient as a service, a la "fetal foto"
> type
> places that apparently are out there. This would be at a charge to the
> patient directly, separate from the billing for the indicated/routine
> scan.
>
> Any thoughts? Please email privately.
>
> Garry
>
> --
> Garry E. Siegel, M.D.
> Private Practice
> Roswell, GA
>
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Hood River, OR
cchamber@alumni.rice.edu
"Almost anything you do will seem insignificant but it is very important
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-- Mahatma Ghandi.
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