Re: Viewpoints appreciated
From: Raymond, Steve (Stephen.Raymond@dhhs.tas.gov.au)
Fri May 22 02:19:29 2009
As far as I am concerned, investigations done which are not going to
change management are nothing to do with doctors, and should not be
offered by them, or their practices. I would be against it.
Steve Raymond
Ph (03)62227898
Cell 0438372395
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From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Henry
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Gregor
Sent: Friday, 22 May 2009 3:10 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L
Subject: Viewpoints appeciated
I am interested in current thoughts on ob sono's done without
medical indication or MD order for social "family album" pictures with
3D units, for out of pocket cash paid by patients.
Admin staffers wish to place advertising brochures at patient
check out windows offering this service...my medical concern is re the
medical ethics of seeming to condone the service, and - by the brochure
placements - subliminally bringing MD endorsement or solicitation
pressures on the patients who see the brochures. The service is not part
of my (hospital based/physician employee) practice, but in another
facility owned by the hospital. From my read of a recent NC medical
board statement re physician practice sales and promotions of services
and goods, this is at least on the slippery slope of what could/should
be offered in a medical office. I know I can (and shall) solicit further
guidance from the State Board, but listers' comments would be welcome,
and perhaps best done off line.
Thanks
Hank
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