clinic’s policy on missed appointments or cancellations is as follows

If a patient misses an appointment without giving prior notice, they may be subject to a missed appointment fee. This fee is typically charged to compensate for the time that was reserved for the patient but not utilized. The amount of the fee may vary depending on the clinic’s specific policy.

Patients are encouraged to provide at least 24 hours notice if they need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. This allows the clinic to offer the appointment slot to another patient in need of care. Patients who consistently miss appointments or fail to provide adequate notice may be subject to additional consequences, such as being discharged from the clinic or being required to pre-pay for future appointments.

It is important for patients to communicate with the clinic staff if they are unable to keep their scheduled appointment, as this allows for better utilization of resources and ensures that all patients have access to timely care.