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Wednesday, July 03, 2002They say that the incentives, which can be worth up to 2,865 pounds per GP, are damaging doctor-patient relationships. GPs find it hard to persuade parents who argue that money is the main reason for doctors wanting to give the controversial vaccination. They say that parents are not only sceptical about the MMR jab, but are aware that doctors benefit financially from giving it. Some GPs are also finding it increasingly hard to vaccinate enough children to qualify for the extra payments. Evidently the doctors have to meet an "immunized patient quota" to qualify for the extra money. Even one lone dissenting patient can make him lose the bonus. Mabe they should try something truly revolutionary, like reimbursing the doctor for each individual shot. posted by Sydney on 7/03/2002 06:06:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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