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Revisiting fee policies

W G Herron

    Psychological Reports
    |June 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Charging fees for missed appointments is part of an ethical flexible fee policy. This policy is currently being challenged and requires ongoing evaluation.

    Keywords:
    Health Care and Public HealthMental Health Therapies

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare policy
    • Medical ethics

    Background:

    • Flexible fee policies in healthcare are increasingly common.
    • Charging for missed sessions is a component of some fee structures.

    Discussion:

    • The ethical implications of charging for missed appointments warrant careful consideration.
    • Challenged fee policies necessitate ongoing appraisal to ensure fairness and ethical practice.

    Key Insights:

    • Charging for missed sessions is ethically debated within flexible fee policies.
    • Continued appraisal is essential for challenged ethical fee structures.

    Outlook:

    • Future healthcare policies may need to address the ethics of missed appointment charges.
    • Further research is needed to establish best practices for flexible fee policies.