What about a charge/fine for all the thousands of wasted appointments every day when patients fail to turn up?
This costs millions and causes waiting lists to rise because most of those patients want a second appointment.
There is no excuse for just not being bothered to turn up.
The appointment has no value because there is no cost.
It should be free at the point of delivery, but if you waste it, be prepared to pay.
Rosie's mum (via website).
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