WWYD: Missed doctors appt

[smalltownmoon]

I feel silly asking this but before last year I never went to the doctor except for my annual or new glasses.

Anyways I realized this evening I missed my appointment today to have my Mirena placement checked. Totally flaked. What do I do? Call tomorrow and reschedule? Will they be mad? Do I still have to pay for the missed appointment? I feel like an idiot but in 27 years I've never missed a drs visit! I also feel bad because our OBGYN office is super in-demand so missing my appointment means some other lady could have had my spot and missed out. Ughhh.

[eyenigh]

I'd call tomorrow, apologize and ask what their policy is on missed appointments

A lot of doctors' offices will make you pay but others won't. I think just calling and apologizing could go a long way in getting the fee waived if there is one. Usually most places allow you one mistake.

[skategirl128]

Usually most places will waive the fee for the first mistake. I would call first thing tomorrow and apologize. I would also reschedule.

[penguin129]

It all depends on the office. I 2nd calling them tomorrow to reschedule.

[Deleted]

Some make you pay and some don't. Just call, apologize, and reschedule.

[BostonKisses]

Yep, call, reschedule, and see if they'll waive the fee for the missed appointment.

[TheEleventhHour]

Yes definitely call and reschedule. Apologize and ask about the fee situation. It can really vary - I've had doctors who give you one pass, others who make you pay.

[eyenigh]

So what happened?

[smalltownmoon]

Lol, thanks ladies. I'm glad to see I was over-thinking it. I got busy at work yesterday and then LO wouldn't let me go all night so I never logged back on. eyenigh, they ended up calling me and we rescheduled, no biggie and no fee. I guess they're calling it their fault because the girl who does reminders has been out so I didn't get my phone call? Whatever, I'll take it!

[eyenigh]

Feb 20, 2015 8:22:43 GMT -5 smalltownmoon said:

Lol, thanks ladies. I'm glad to see I was over-thinking it. I got busy at work yesterday and then LO wouldn't let me go all night so I never logged back on. eyenigh, they ended up calling me and we rescheduled, no biggie and no fee. I guess they're calling it their fault because the girl who does reminders has been out so I didn't get my phone call? Whatever, I'll take it!

Even better!