See also:
Fees, Global
Fee-splitting
Fees for Patient Education
Fees to Physicians for Referrals to Other Health Care Professionals
Excessive Fees
The AAFP is opposed to excessive fees charged by any physician, and in particular the overpricing of many procedural services. Each physician should make his/her own charges and be compensated for services rendered. However, each physician should be able to explain the basis for his/her fees.
The family physician, as the patient's advocate in health care quality and cost-effectiveness, should help the patient by selecting qualified consultants who charge reasonable fees and by advising the consultants of the need for special economic considerations for a financially disadvantaged patient. (1985) (2009 CoD)
The family physician, as the patient's advocate in health care quality and cost-effectiveness, should help the patient by selecting qualified consultants who charge reasonable fees and by advising the consultants of the need for special economic considerations for a financially disadvantaged patient. (1985) (2009 CoD)