If you no-show an airline or hotel reservation, you get charged the full amount of your fare, or the first night's room and tax. During special events (ie Derby), if you no-show a restaurant reservation, you'll be charged a fee, sometimes equal to the average check (food only) for the evening, for the number of people reserved.

 

I don't have a problem with a doctor's office, or any service provider, charging no-show fees. I also don't have a problem that a doctor may run behind. Is it inconvenient? Yes. But there are things that arise in a doctor's day that don't in mine. It could be a life or death reason. Or maybe complications arose during the examination of the previous patient. Or, maybe I'm just a patient patient.

Should I be able to charge the Dr. $100 if he is rude and inconsiderate enough to keep me waiting an hour past my appointment time?

AGREED 100%! I had a 2PM appointment last Wednesday at the doctors office, I was there at 1:45PM. I was taken back at 2:25PM, and the doctor finally comes into my room about 3:05PM! I should be able to charge fore my time I guess, I should get a free visit? A few simple blood tests and I am waiting another 55 minutes for them to come into my room to tell me the results, I was told they were 10 minutes (at most) tests.

 

I try to be early for everything, and I am sure most people who miss either forget or have some good reason to not show or be late. It's the doctors who over schedule, they come on and are with you for 5 mins then leave.

 

I agree, if they want to do anything tell those people who no-show to find another doctor! Also, some offices say you must call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel to avoid any charges.

Seems a bit like overkill but many doctors charge $100 for an office visit and they should have some sort of options to regain the lost revenue. I agree it should be something that is signed off on during the initial visit.

If you no-show an airline or hotel reservation, you get charged the full amount of your fare, or the first night's room and tax. During special events (ie Derby), if you no-show a restaurant reservation, you'll be charged a fee, sometimes equal to the average check (food only) for the evening, for the number of people reserved.

 

I don't have a problem with a doctor's office, or any service provider, charging no-show fees. I also don't have a problem that a doctor may run behind. Is it inconvenient? Yes. But there are things that arise in a doctor's day that don't in mine. It could be a life or death reason. Or maybe complications arose during the examination of the previous patient. Or, maybe I'm just a patient patient.

 

For the most part, in the examples you gave, I would agree, that the fee is probably appropriate. But, the thing that seems to be different here, is that I don't believe hotels don't typically overbook their rooms, or restaurants over-reserve their tables, do they?

 

I know there's been plenty of times where I've gone to a restaurant with a reservation, and still had to wait a little bit (never to the point of "hours"). But, I've never gone to a hotel with reservations and told that I'd have to wait another day to check in.

 

The only other industry that I can think of that habitually overbooks their capacity is the airlines. But, it seems that they are more often willing to make allowances for those that get "bumped".

For the most part, in the examples you gave, I would agree, that the fee is probably appropriate. But, the thing that seems to be different here, is that I don't believe hotels don't typically overbook their rooms, or restaurants over-reserve their tables, do they?

 

I know there's been plenty of times where I've gone to a restaurant with a reservation, and still had to wait a little bit (never to the point of "hours"). But, I've never gone to a hotel with reservations and told that I'd have to wait another day to check in.

 

The only other industry that I can think of that habitually overbooks their capacity is the airlines. But, it seems that they are more often willing to make allowances for those that get "bumped".

 

Hotels always overbook, they plan on a percentage of no shows when they are at capacity and over book to fill those spots.

 

For the most part, in the examples you gave, I would agree, that the fee is probably appropriate. But, the thing that seems to be different here, is that I don't believe hotels don't typically overbook their rooms, or restaurants over-reserve their tables, do they?

 

I know there's been plenty of times where I've gone to a restaurant with a reservation, and still had to wait a little bit (never to the point of "hours"). But, I've never gone to a hotel with reservations and told that I'd have to wait another day to check in.

 

The only other industry that I can think of that habitually overbooks their capacity is the airlines. But, it seems that they are more often willing to make allowances for those that get "bumped".

 

Airlines, hotels and restaurants all overbook to account for no-shows. Hotels will "walk" guests if the no-show calculation is incorrect.

Airlines, hotels and restaurants all overbook to account for no-shows. Hotels will "walk" guests if the no-show calculation is incorrect.

 

And some of you say the things I post is nonsense......if rock mom post it, it must be true!!!

If Docs overbook and have the ability to refuse to see patients I don't see the need for the big no show fees. Or, if the Docs are going to charge the big no show fees then they should quit overbooking, right?

 

I understand why this is done I think some Docs are trying to have their cake and eat it too and that is my beef.

 

And some of you say the things I post is nonsense......if rock mom post it, it must be true!!!

 

Well, in this ONE instance, I happen to actually be considered a "credible source ".

 

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Airlines, hotels and restaurants all overbook to account for no-shows. Hotels will "walk" guests if the no-show calculation is incorrect.

 

By "walk" I assume you mean sorry about your luck but no room for you. If that is the case shouldn't the customer be able to charge the hotel a fee?

By "walk" I assume you mean sorry about your luck but no room for you. If that is the case shouldn't the customer be able to charge the hotel a fee?

 

A hotel walk is paying for the guest to stay in another hotel, of equal or better standing. The guest would not be charged a no-show if walked.

A hotel walk is paying for the guest to stay in another hotel, of equal or better standing. The guest would not be charged a no-show if walked.

 

So, a hotel offers a perk/benefit if they overbook and can't offer their service as originally described (room/date)...and charge if you fail to cancel reservations.

An airline offers a perk/benefit if they overbook and can't offer their service as originally described (departure time/destination)...and charge if you fail to cancel reservations.

 

So why does the doctor's office get a free pass on having to stick to a schedule, but still are allowed to charge for no-shows? To me they're getting to have their cake and eat it too. I'd give them some leeway, due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise with a particular patient...but, it seems obvious that this is a consistent and ongoing problem with just about everyone on here...so, I think it's more of the practice than a situational occurance. If they are double or triple booking and don't have a cancellation/no-show percentage that allows them to see patients on schedule...then they need to STOP overbooking.