Thanks for all of your replies! I have never cancelled except for Friday with the weather. The other times I have re-scheduled in advance well before the 24 hour policy. I totally understand that this is a business for them.
Mike, I thought it was odd that she (her secretary) had NO info on other docs for me, she actually told me that I would have to find another rheumatologist. Do these doctors realize that there are people with feelings behind the disease??? I don't think so. You are all so helpful. THANK YOU.
Ellyn