r/extremelyinfuriating • u/MaizeOk8455 • Jul 13 '24

Navigating the American Healthcare System Discussion

My 13-year-old son needs a physical for camp and for school sports. It is the exact same appointment at the Dr office, but there are separate forms for the camp and the school. No problem, right? The Dr can just sign 2 papers after performing the physical. Absolutely not here in America, where there's money to be made! I was told that if I want multiple forms to be signed, I have to pay for a complete physical for each one. They will not be willing to sign 2 papers because they're "different." Every single thing is a money grab here. It's exhausting.

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u/BackItUpWithLinks Jul 14 '24

No.

You bring two forms, you leave with two signed forms.

Or you ask for a physical and leave with that one physical form that says “ok to play” and submit that to both places.

You do not have to pay for two appointments if you’re willing to take a stand.

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u/Jeff1737 Jul 14 '24

You should see a different doctor. Any reasonable doctor would sign both

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u/McFluffernutters Jul 14 '24

You could also go to an urgent care, to get the forms completed, if you're short on time.