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Policy

Last Updated June 23rd, 2023

Initial Visits

The first time you visit to TME Clinic there are some forms you must fill out prior to being seen. To make the process of filling out forms as painless as possible, we will send a link via text or email for you to fill out in the comfort of your home. and check into to the clinic.  have put all our new patient forms on our website. If you are unable to fill out the new patient forms before you arrive at our office, please come thirty minutes prior to your appointment so that you will have ample time to complete the forms if you have not done so in advance. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. 

Well Visits and Annual Visits

For well and Annual visits, such as immunizations and general check-ups, please make an appointment as early as possible (at least two to four weeks prior to the requested date). Demand may vary throughout the year, so we encourage you to call as early as possible to schedule a good visit. During cold and flu season we limit well childcare to prevent exposure to illness and allow for more same-day ill appointments. For well visits Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment time so that any required paperwork (ex. change of address or telephone number) can be handled before your scheduled time.

Sick Visits

Please contact our office for an appointment as soon as you think you might need to be seen. If you need help determining if your child needs to be seen, you can call our office for guidance through the decision-making process. In most cases, we will see sick children the same day you call but understand they may be a work-in patient and may require an extended wait. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

For All Weekday Visits

Please do not forget to:

  • Schedule an appointment

  • Bring a current immunization record

  • Bring all relevant medical information (ex. discharge paperwork, ER & hospital visits)

  • Bring current insurance information and Identification

  • Please arrive to all appointments 15 minutes early to complete paperwork and nurse check in.

Office Policy on Tardiness and Rescheduling at TME Clinic. 

We strive to provide timely and convenient service. Patients who come late or unprepared inconvenience those patients who are on time, prepared, and call in advance to schedule an appointment time.

If you have an appointment and you cannot make it, please contact us to either cancel or reschedule your appointment. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. If you are late for your scheduled appointment, you will become a work-in or could be rescheduled depending on the visit reason.

Office Policy on No-Show and Last-Minute Cancellations

Patients who have 2 or more no-shows per year will be reviewed by providers for possible discharge. Patients are counted as No-Show if they don’t cancel at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.

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