1/5
Went here for a TMJ consultation with Dr Loeb. They never mentioned a CT scan was required to properly assess TMJ.
As we walked back, the nurse, told me I must have a CT scan. The nurse, clearly, became annoyed.
I the spoke with Dr Loeb. I informed him I would not, because I was going to have a CT scan the same day, at the ENTs office.
I am rather sure that insurance would question covering two CT scans in one day. Which is obviously would be a financial issue.
He did not know what to say or really handle the situation. He advised it was part of their diagnostic process.
I, again, told them I would not.
It’s interesting that he would not offer any type of advice/treatment/assessment without a CT scan.
CT scans haven’t always been around. He could have at least tried to assess the situation, without needing a CT scan.
All this is to say, he could not handle the refusal of the CT scan. He made no effort to work around a solvable problem and refused to do anything else.
In what world do two CT scans, the same day, sound necessary or appropriate.
I will say, one nurse, did get them to refund my copay. So, that is one positive in this interesting event.
A simple solution would have been for me to get the ENT scan, get a copy of the scan and reschedule the TMJ appointment for another day.
I could have done this, sure. It’s more a matter or principal, refusal of any assessment without a “have to” scan.
I’m sure it’s a great place, but working around unusual refusals was not a strong point today.