Maroon5 5th Gear June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 if miss lim did not receive an itemised invoice, then yes she has every right to write in, even to SMC if she likes. otherwise, which part of the invoice does she not understand? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LOVE-CARS 1st Gear June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 Let me see... Convenience near home? - checked Private hospital? - checked Location of hospital in city? - checked Sunday? - checked With all the above, Ms Lim ought to know what was the deal. Not that I agree to the charges but let's face it, medical treatment here is never in the cheap category. Just last week when I brought my little gal for the same cough & throat consultation at my HDB estate's family clinic on a weekday afternoon already set me back almost 4 red notes. From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_813591.html $123 bill for cough and throat consultation Published on Jun 22, 2012 LAST month, I visited the Raffles Hospital Outpatient Clinic to treat a cough and sore throat because it was closest to home, and open on Sundays. Prior to making the visit, I checked and received confirmation that it was an outpatient clinic, and not an accident and emergency department. As such, I assumed that the billing would fall within the norms. But I was shocked by the $123.70 bill for a five-minute consultation with the doctor. I quickly e-mailed the hospital for a clarification. A month later and to date, I have not received a reply. Why are patients at an outpatient clinic charged fees that one would only expect for accident and emergency services? Agnes Lim (Ms) I don't understand what is her problem, go raffles, must expect this type of price what and FYI, if it is AnE for Raffles will be more than that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibeam2 4th Gear June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 Why should it be reasonable? The drugs more effective? Docs guarantee illness go away immediately? If they can cure any sickness more effectively than other docs, then charging a premium can still be accepted. But that is no the case wor. Reasonable because its a Sunday. Docs and healthcare workers are have family life too. If you want them to tend to you on a Sunday, I'm afraid you have to pay a premium. Like what others have mentioned, they cant promised that illness will go away immediately, but they can assure you that its not a condition that is life-threatening or require urgent intervention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 fark.,..for cough and throat need see DR??? jus take panadol, let hte body fight bacteria...settle nia walau...no wonder Drs so rich second you there, my friend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan666 2nd Gear June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 2 & 4 yr old...bo pian..wife want, also see the same PD since birth... dun get me started on the waiting time..at least 2 hours..madness.. Like go hospital A&E.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 Why should it be reasonable? The drugs more effective? Docs guarantee illness go away immediately? If they can cure any sickness more effectively than other docs, then charging a premium can still be accepted. But that is no the case wor. Consider reasonable like i said it is a private hospital. You cannot expect the fees to be $60-70, even nowadays those heartlander GP clinic, for normal flu, cough or fever, already need to pay about $40. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 second you there, my friend in the last 9 yrs now, i have yet to consult a Dr for these minor issues. Self medicate lah.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 agnes lim doesn't know raffles hospital only for the rich and richest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animian Clutched June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 agnes lim doesn't know raffles hospital only for the rich and richest? no no...it is expat GP the expat in my company all liek to go there for small illness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 fark.,..for cough and throat need see DR??? jus take panadol, let hte body fight bacteria...settle nia walau...no wonder Drs so rich I drink F&N Sarsi or Root Beer to cure my cough. If sore throat I gurgle my colgate + add water... No money to see doctor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 I drink F&N Sarsi or Root Beer to cure my cough. If sore throat I gurgle my colgate + add water... No money to see doctor. yours is deep throat so u deserve it...no amount of coke, etc...can... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 fark.,..for cough and throat need see DR??? jus take panadol, let hte body fight bacteria...settle nia walau...no wonder Drs so rich See Doc is to get MC. But not for $123. My company co-pay is $5... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 yours is deep throat so u deserve it...no amount of coke, etc...can... NBzz At least I gurgle only... You swallow ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 See Doc is to get MC. But not for $123. My company co-pay is $5... same lor, i never needed an MC for last 9 yrs...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 See Doc is to get MC. But not for $123. My company co-pay is $5... I hate those co-pay $5 clincs. If I go in and pay by myself, the medicine is for 2 weeks. If I go in and co-pay $5, the medicine is for 3 days. Is this cheating ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 same lor, i never needed an MC for last 9 yrs...... wah what you eat ? what you drink ? what you swallow ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 takes a damn suaku person to write this kinda bo liao comprain. pte hospital + sunday. what does she expect? want cheep cheep, wait till mon go to polyclinic and queue 5 hrs lor. actualli, raffles not considered very expensive for pte liao. go to mt.E or gleneagles, confirm she pengsan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 wah what you eat ? what you drink ? what you swallow ? plenty of exercise...u have sexercise, indoors not good. try outdoor sex u might be healthier ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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