We decided not to go ahead with Nathan's op that was suppose to happen today.
What happened was the charges came as an unpleasant surprise, I received a call on the 21st,
Admission Nurse (AN) : hello Mrs Teo, i'm calling to confirm Nathan's date for the surgery.
Moi: yes, i understand from Dr H that it will be on the 23rd but do we have to fast him from food and water and what time do we have to do that. Also, when do we admit him?
AN: you can restrict his intake on food and water from 11am onwards. By the way, did Dr mentioned to you that he will be doing the surgery at 5.30pm and that is after office hours?
Moi: no.. what does that mean?
AN: that means that if the op takes place during those timing, the patient would need to stay in a one-bedder.
Moi: so.. what are the charges?
AN: about $7000 to $8000.
Moi: er... must he schedule that during that time, we are taking leave to get him to do the op...
AN: perhaps you want to cancel this and get an appointment to see the doctor and discuss this again?
Moi: can I speak to him over the phone?
AN: no..
