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by Anonymous on November 5th, 2009
Almost all of them do. They are forced to in order to avoid malpractice liability in the US. +5
by DudeLer 2 on November 5th, 2009
they want to cover all the bases. they always tell me to get a urine test. i always say, i cant piss on command. I wont do it. its hard enough showing up to give blood.
by dudely on November 5th, 2009
Yes so they can get paid more
by -Icy- on November 5th, 2009
yes :-(
by Derf on November 5th, 2009
I think doctors are so worried about getting sued for malpractice that they sometimes order tests for things that the patient is very unlikely to have. Thank you lawyers.
by Po etry on November 5th, 2009
No. They are necessary for the company to stay in business and pay all of the salaries (lmao) q:)
by philosopher on November 5th, 2009
Yes but some do not even know about the appropriate test and solutions. Unfortunately some Doctors do not keep up their education. They are unfamiliar with the newest techniques.
by tin23uk on November 5th, 2009
sure they do, to rack up the bill especially in the states
by machinerat on November 5th, 2009
Especially when it is a new semester at the university hospital, it gives a chance for all the new people to get some practice.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 5th, 2009
You betcha.
by Nancy on November 5th, 2009
Yeah; more money.
by Suspira on November 5th, 2009
I think some doctors preform what seem like unecessary tests in order to make sure that they're right and not actually missing something.
by Gossamer on November 6th, 2009
I think many do especially when medicaid or other insurance plans are covering the cost...they call you back in for unnessecary appointments and prescribe you brand name medicine at higher cost because they get kickbacks from grug companys +5
by minky1015 on February 27th, 2010
Yes, there are some greedy doctors who perform unnecessary test and charge for them from the patient.
by L. Taylor on November 5th, 2009
Yes they do.
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agreed :/
by Observer on November 5th, 2009
Thanks Major Tom.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 5th, 2009