Comments on: Another medical professional sues over negative Yelp review

In the second Yelp-related case to become public recently, a dentist has sued a couple over an allegedly libelous review written about the care given their son.

[ITcomposer]

Wow, seriously? Sued for being honest about laughing gas? ok so the mercury fillings were a bit off, but comon doc!

[George_Marenco]

Cant handle the truth?

[nicmart]

Physicians are making a concerted and organized effort to prevent critical consumer reviews from appearing on the Internet. There is even an organization which provides a contract for docs to make patients sign before agreeing to see them, promising that they will not publicly criticize the doctor. As third-parties, mostly governments, became the payers of most medical bills, consumers lost market power, and docs have gained dangerous power and control.

[kheechun]

Amalgam is an alloy that contains mercury, and it is frequently used for dental restoration. As far as I know, FDA does not ban the use of it.

[CBattery]

Agree with nicmart. The LAST thing healthcare providers want is comparison shopping and competition. If consumers find a way to do that then the cost of healthcare would drop dramatically in this country.