Healthcare costs - not insurance GP fees comparison data

@Steve00

I was under the impression that private fees are high, as they are used to subsidise the GMS patients?

You seem to suggest the opposite?
 
Yes, I think the dept of health does subsidise the private GP patients. I got my Covid vaccines at GP, I paid nothing; The practice nurse takes bloods, but I don’t pay for the blood tests. And so on. The GP facilitates the dept of healths screening and monitoring and early prevention policies.
 
Protocol said:
@Steve00

I was under the impression that private fees are high, as they are used to subsidise the GMS patients?

You seem to suggest the opposite?
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Yes I am but don’t expect those who complain about private GP fees yet expect instant access; gold standard service & unlimited time for their appointment to agree with this.

Why do you suppose that it’s private not public patients who have most difficulty registering with a GP in large parts of the country now ?.
 
Are GP fees for repeat prescriptions tax deductible in Ireland?

The Revenue site does not explicitly include repeat prescriptions under its section on medical expenses.

Are these fees treated the same way from a tax perspective, as regular GP or Consultant fees?
 
I don't know the answer but I include them. That said I usually book a consultation anyway.
 
A doctor has to either sign or sanction a repeat prescription, so I would take that to be a de facto consultation.
 
My GP charged me €80 this morning up from €70 last year. I paid his secretary on the way out so I was spared the usual "Insuuuuurance costs, costa livin' crisis, supployers chorging more ...." spiel by him. :rolleyes:
 
GP fees are due to rise in France soon, to 30 euro.

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I’ve used GPs in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe.

In Ireland they are for sure more expensive. OTOH consultations are not as rushed and there is a lot more of an admin burden on GPs with respect to referral letters, passing on test results etc. It’s a more litigious culture in Ireland as well which has a cost but probably leads to more thorough treatment.

I don’t find GPs in Ireland overpaid given the workload, training, and level of responsibility on their shoulders.
 
elcato said:
My GP charged me €80 this morning up from €70 last year. I paid his secretary on the way out so I was spared the usual "Insuuuuurance costs, costa livin' crisis, supployers chorging more ...." spiel by him. :rolleyes:
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That sounds too high, even by today's prices. Assuming there was no reason for additional cost, outside of the standard consultation, I'd be looking for a new GP.

I paid €65 recently, and felt that was too much. I believe it's slightly cheaper at one or two other local practices. I live in a well regarded part of Dublin, if you are wondering about comparisons.
 
Dr Strangelove said:
I’ve used GPs in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe.

In Ireland they are for sure more expensive. OTOH consultations are not as rushed and there is a lot more of an admin burden on GPs with respect to referral letters, passing on test results etc. It’s a more litigious culture in Ireland as well which has a cost but probably leads to more thorough treatment.

I don’t find GPs in Ireland overpaid given the workload, training, and level of responsibility on their shoulders.
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you're hardly a neutral observer, Doctor Strangelove
 
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