Medical Fees

Question 1

Contract stipulates the nature of the procedure. Specifically states the value of such medical service either orally or in writing

Answer 1

Simple contractual fee

Ethical

Question 2

Measured by the space of time and not by the quality or quantity of medical services rendered

Answer 2

Retainer fee

Ethical

Question 3

Fee depends on the success or failure of the treatment instituted. No fee will be received for efforts until a result is attained.

Answer 3

Contingent fee

Ethical

Question 4

Sharing a fee with another physician, laboratory or drug company, not based on services performed. Requires services of person who may act as an agent to solicit patients.

Answer 4

Dichotomous fee (Commission or fee splitting)

Unethical

Question 5

Amount of medical fee is dependent on what will be the remaining balance when all of the other expenses have been paid

Answer 5

Straight fee

Unethical