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CONNEXION READER SAYS HER DOCTOR IS ALREADY ASKING FOR €30 PER VISIT To the Editor, My doctor has been charging €30 for months. When he first asked for €30, I said that I had heard the
government had not agreed to raise the fee. He replied: "Yes, but the doctors didn't agree.” On the other hand, my doctor is playing by the new rules noted in your article [in
return for improved pay, doctors have agreed to reduce prescriptions, examinations and distribution of sick notes where possible and safe to do so]. I mentioned a possible scan, recommended
by a radiologist, and he said that it was not necessary, so no prescription. I asked for advice for other problems. His response: "Rien à faire." Luckily, I can circumvent him, and
I am now doing the favourite activité of retired French people: appointments with specialists. Rosemary Wilson, by email Have you encountered a French GP charging more than they should? Let
us know at [email protected]
