Re: OSHA rules

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:20:15 -0500, Brian <drmorrisnospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:52:13 -0800, Square Peg <SquarePeg@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I am in the process of looking for a new dentist. I got a
recommendation from a friend. I called the office and asked for about
10 minutes to come in and meet the dentist and talk about his approach
to dentistry.

I was told that (a) I would have to fill out their standard intake
form and (b) there would be a $95 charge.

I replied that I did not want an examination at this time. I was going
to interview 2-3 dentists and then choose one. I just wanted 10-15
minutes at his convenience to chat.

I was told that (a) the office police is to charge for all
consultations whether there is an examination or not, (b) that he
cannot spare the time to see me because he might need it for another
person who might have an emergency, and (c) that OSHA rules require
them to get intake information from anyone who walks into the office.
"It's the law."

I am curious about that last point. Is it true that OSHA will not
allow the dentist to talk to me about becoming a patient without
filling out the intake form?

A dentist makes a living by selling time. What you are proposing is to
take up 15 minutes with 3 dentists without paying for the time and
perhaps become patient at one office. That isn't fair.

Fair?

I also sell my time. I offer 10-15 minutes to any referred client free
of charge. I have worked with many attorneys and almost all of them
offer some sort of intro meeting at no or low charge. I've hired many
types of contractors. They all (except exterminators) come out to my
house for free and make bids.

What's so special about dentists?

And, more importantly, why did they lie to me about OHSA "law"?

I'm going to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over many
years. If they can't invest 10 minutes to meet me, they don't want my
business.
.

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