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Doctor’s Office Caught Trying to SCAM Patient Out of $150!

by Diply Social Team
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Picture this: you recently moved to a new province in Canada and thought you had everything sorted out, especially when it comes to healthcare. But then, out of the blue, you get a call from a specialist in your old province, asking if you’re ready for an appointment you never even knew about! And to top it off, they try to charge you $150 for this mystery appointment. Can you imagine the frustration? Well, that’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, and let’s just say things got a little heated. But was it justified? Let’s dive into the story and find out! ️‍♀️

Canadian Healthcare Confusion

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Surprise Call

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The Mysterious Appointment

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Unexpected Bill

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Frustration Rising

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Office Staff Gets Nasty

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Fighting Back ⚔️

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Doctor’s Change of Heart ❤️

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Mom’s Opinion ‍

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Mom’s Disagreement

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A Battle of Wits and Healthcare

So, our protagonist found themselves in a sticky situation, where they were being charged for an appointment they never knew about, let alone agreed to. After trying to reason with the doctor’s office, the staff got nasty and threatened to send the bill to collections. Not one to back down, our protagonist threatened to report them for fraudulent charges. Eventually, the doctor decided not to charge them for the appointment. But when they shared the story with their mom, she thought they were being a Karen and should have just paid. ‍♀️ What do you think? Was our protagonist right to stand their ground, or should they have just paid the bill? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

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