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GP visit

  • 04-04-2019 6:27pm
    #1
    Gillman1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭


    Visited the GP this week and it cost me €60, up by €10 or 20%.

    I’ll just leave it there.


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  • #2
    turninggreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭turninggreen


    Yep same here - back to boom time prices !!!


  • #3
    TheQuietFella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭TheQuietFella


    Gillman1998 wrote: »
    Visited the GP this week and it cost me €60, up by €10 or 20%.

    I’ll just leave it there.


    And probably 90% of those there are on a Med' Card after being
    transported in on their free bus pass to have their medication paid for!

    A great little country!!!


  • #4
    Wanderer2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,743 ✭✭✭Wanderer2010


    TheQuietFella wrote: »
    And probably 90% of those there are on a Med' Card after being
    transported in on their free bus pass to have their medication paid for!

    A great little country!!!

    Why shouldn't the senior citizens enjoy some small perks in their later years after working hard and paying taxes to this miserable government their whole lives?


  • #5
    TheQuietFella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭TheQuietFella


    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    Why shouldn't the senior citizens enjoy some small perks in their later years after working hard and paying taxes to this miserable government their whole lives?

    A small perk you suggest!

    The cost of the day could well run in to over €100.

    I personally think the days of free travel and medication should be finished with.
    Charge a seniors rate and that should make visiting a Doctor a lot easier for everyone!


  • #6
    RoamingDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭RoamingDoc


    TheQuietFella wrote: »
    I personally think the days of free travel and medication should be finished with.

    Given the state of the state pension and the rate of polypharmacy in that population, that would effectively leave them housebound and at risk of imminent risk of death.

    I don't think that really fits with our society (or at least I hope not).


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  • #7
    marlin vs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭marlin vs


    TheQuietFella wrote: »
    And probably 90% of those there are on a Med' Card after being
    transported in on their free bus pass to have their medication paid for!

    A great little country!!!
    Throwing out a sprat again, no one's biting.JIm4y5s.gif


  • #8
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,439 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    TheQuietFella wrote:
    And probably 90% of those there are on a Med' Card after being transported in on their free bus pass to have their medication paid for!


    'Free' public services are a myth, as most, if not all citizens pay some form of taxation, including consumption taxes.


  • #9
    kuang1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭kuang1


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    'Free' public services are a myth, as most, if not all citizens pay some form of taxation, including consumption taxes.

    Christ.
    I'm gonna get you a new drum to beat... When is your birthday?


  • #10
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,439 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    kuang1 wrote:
    Christ. I'm gonna get you a new drum to beat... When is your birthday?


    Fair play, everyday is my birthday


  • #11
    barraseaclaid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭barraseaclaid


    If you are not happy there is a new private doctor surgery at willimstown ardkeen, HR walk in medical clinic 40euro for to see a doctor no appointment needed


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  • #12
    barraseaclaid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭barraseaclaid


    If you are not happy there is a new private doctor surgery at willimstown ardkeen, HR walk in medical clinic 40euro for to see a doctor no appointment needed


  • #13
    dartboardio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭dartboardio


    barraseaclaid wrote: »
    If you are not happy there is a new private doctor surgery at willimstown ardkeen, HR walk in medical clinic 40euro for to see a doctor no appointment needed

    Used this myself a few weeks ago. Great service. Dead in there aswell so no waiting around

    €30 for a student with ID. Great value


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