HI CIndy,

Cindy Haglund wrote in a message to Richard Webb:

CH> And yes there's the usual hour long wait for a five minute
CH> exam. (Part of the wait is in the posh highly polished floor of the
CH> posh waiting room/lobby and the other half is in the exam room of
CH> the specialist you are to see.) Sounds familiar?
YEp, seen that one before, both with people and pets.

 RW> facility, and most important, if a procedure requires more
 RW> than we have for $$$ at the moment they'll let us make

CH>  It's more about money than caring. If we get more info and a second
CH> opinion we can find out ahead of time if it's going to be one of
CH> those, "sorry nothing can be done for this condition' (while they s
CH> kip happily off  to the bank with your hundreds of dollars...) Only
CH> the rich can afford to be had like that more than once.
YEp, and I"ve always found these folks to level with me, and discuss
all options.  FOr example, with rOxy they told me
they could, if I chose refer her to a canine cardiac
specialist that *might* be able to do something about the
heartworm.  HOwever at that point we and they discussed it,
figured the best option was to let her live out whatever
remaining time she had as happy as she could possibly be.

CH>  :) they're always good with the animals, they have to be if they
CH> want your business. I'm sorry to sound so cynical Richard, it's just
CH> that I remember the last time. If someone is going to take advantage
CH> of you of course they're going to be nice in order to win your
CH> trust. 

CH> I like the kind of doctor who lays all the cards on the table. ALl
CH> your options and doesn't play on your emotions. He or she tries to
CH> help you make an informed intelligent choice, rather than the one
CH> that lines his/her wallet.
SO far i haven't found anybody that just plays for the money here.  THIs
one talked about options, and this one's working for that eye condition for
her, another appointment tomorrow which should give her clean bill of
health.  I've herad
mixed reports on the guy more local to me, some good, some
not so.  Even if he is a bit cheaper we'll probably remain
where we are unless things change and we see more of the
behavior you describe.  sO far though we haven't seen these
folks exhibit that really.

Regards,
           Richard
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