Most consultants charge more than €100 to see private patients
14/01/2005 - 11:25:19A survey conducted by the Irish Medical Times has reportedly found that half of Irish hospital consultants charge more than €100 to see patients privately.
Reports in the newspaper today said some consultants questioned as part of the survey charged upwards of €175 to see private patients, while around a third of respondents charged between €75 and €100.
Three per cent of consultants also said they worked less than 33 hours a week, while 17% said they worked more than 65 hours a week.
