Part of transparent and open medical care is an up-front discussion of costs and expected fees.
For consultations I work close to the old 'medical rate' because I do many rooms-based procedures, and these amount to a figure I consider fair return for my services.
For operations I base my fees on '
private rates' which may be significantly more than medical aids pay. It all depends on what medical policy you have. Some pay my fees in full, others as little as one third.
The days of the 'medica...
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I am eternally restless, always pushing the boundaries, an early adopter, obsessive about the things I am interested in, a bit hyperactive, and an adrenaline junkie!
My poor wife!! She has given me two beautiful children and a home to grow old in! I owe her everything I have.
I write as a hobby, and contribute to medical publications, and international blogs on medicine.
I play guitar, sing a bit (not very well!), write music, and lead worship for our local Vineyard church.
I have a hard-won faith, found by the long and difficult route, in a God who loves us equally and passionately, and His Son, Jesus, who died that we might live lives of eternity.
