You're absolutely right...but why appear confrontational by quoting laws and
statutes? Instead, I purposely avoided the legal aspects of it. After all,
the doctor is fully aware of the law and by following my script, he is told
that *we* are informed customers, also aware of those same requirements.
I grew up "down south," so I think in terms of "southern hospitality." We
have a saying...you catch more flies with honey, than you do with vinegar.
A pleasant approach always works better for me.
You're also right about something else. It's always good to have a plan B.
So, keep the statute handy. But, in my experience, I've never once needed
it.
-- Chuck Knight
On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 8:48 AM, BTS <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Chuck,
> Your "social engineering" script for requesting the prescription from
> the doctor's office is great. That ought to go into the FAQ page for
> this forum. Opps, there is no FAQ (that I can find) so maybe there
> should be one. :-)
>
> I would add to your script that it is a US Federal law that doctors
> MUST provide a copy of the prescription -- as the "if all else fails"
> option. I think I found this on Ira's blog but can't remember where.
>
> FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
> PART 456--OPHTHALMIC PRACTICE RULES--
>
>
> Sec. 456.2 Separation of examination and dispensing.
>
> It is an unfair act or practice for an ophthalmologist or optometrist
> to:
>
> (a) Fail to provide to the patient one copy of the patient's
> prescription immediately after the eye examination is completed.
>
> [additional sections truncated]
>
>
> >
>
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