I really hope that everyone reads this and understands it

The problem is not with the specialist or the GP

The problem is with some of the medical aid schemes that do not want to pay what the specialists or GPs believe is due to them

Our "beef" is affecting your lives

My first year in private practice was a nightmare

If a patient couldn't afford the R350 levy for the first consultation, I would let it go

But I still had to buy medical stationery, etc.

Three years down the line, I'm wiser, less broke, and praying for things to change

PS there are some medical aid schemes that pay what the specialist or GP asks. I have a handful of those patients. I appreciate those medical aid schemes

When that happens, I refund the patient their co-payment. I have been paid what I believe I am worth. You get your R350 back