In a message dated 9/4/2003 12:23:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: You asked if it is ethical to charge someone when you can't give her a diagnosis or suggestions to affect change. I worried about that when I first went into private practice. I decided that if I had absolutely nothing new to offer a mother, I would not charge her. Do I charge for caring for a baby (and the family) when the baby dies?? Of course I do. You should be charging for your time and effort. No-one can guarantee results - those that do are usually "quacks". Nancy Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC Neonatologist, Children's Hospital, and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women Medical Director, Lactation Services, Sharp HealthCare San Diego, CA, USA Email: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html