Recently, I had my own appointment with an otolaryngologist (aka ear-nose-throat or “ENT” physician). I was diagnosed with otitis externa (an ear infection) and the doctor prescribed some medicated ear drops which I picked up at a local pharmacy. This experience struck me as one similar to a scenario I see all the time at [...]
Posts tagged ‘veterinary cost’
The real cost of healthcare
September 19th, 2010
How much is this gonna cost me, Doc?
September 29th, 2009
I get asked that question a lot. Sometimes I know the answer, but often I don’t …and that’s by design, as I try not to let my perception of what’s “expensive” influence my medical recommendations for my patients. It my job to answer “What does the patient need?” not “What can the client afford?” [...]