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Doctor in the House: The Rise of Consultation Costs

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dato’ Dr Jacob Thomas, President of the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia

18-Aug-17 16:00

Doctor in the House: The Rise of Consultation Costs

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this is week is Dr Jacob Thomas, discussing the 13th Schedule of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, that has recently been amended, leading to a hike in medical consultation fees.


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