Refer them to Arkell vs Pressdram.
Several companies have tried this on and it won't wash. Insist on the
correct procedure, or contact the patient and ask him to comer in to sign a
paper, charging him for the priveledge.
Trefor
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [log in to unmask]
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Tristan Martin
>Sent: 21 June 1998 21:53
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Insurance Companies & Consent
>
>
>We have just received a letter from a well-known insurance company, part
>of which I quote below with the company name XXX'd out.
>
><Begin quote:>
>
>"Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, in common with some other life offices, has invested
>heavily in computer technology which greatly enhances the speed with which
>we are able to request medical information, issue policies and settle such
>items as fees payable to medical practitioners.
>
>"Unfortunately, one drawback of these systems is that it is a lengthy
>process to copy the consent agreement with the medical report.
>Accordingly, we no longer enclose a copy of the consent as a matter of
>course. Overall, we feel that the improvement to service offered to the GP
>outweighs this consideration. There is no legal requirement for us to send
>a copy of the consent agreement, and most practitioners accept our word
>that we have obtained consent. We can assure you we never request medical
>information without the explicit written consent of our clients."
>
><End quote>
>_____________________
>Your thoughts please, ladies and gentlemen.
>
>Tristan Martin
>Wells City Practice,
>Wells, Somerset
>
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