A Lahinch general practitioner has defended the cost of accessing GP services in this country.
It comes as a new study by Pfizer Healthcare Limited has found that almost one quarter of adults have put off a trip to their GP due to the strain of daily expenses.
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While eligibility for GP visit cards has been extended to all those who earn no more than the median household income of €46,000 per year, many are still forced to pay between 45 and 60 euro for each trip to the doctor.
Lahinch-based GP and IMO GP Committee Member Dr Michael Kelleher insists when you’re paying for a GP visit, you’re paying for years of experience and expertise.
You can listen to the full interview below.
