Seeing a GP at Saint James

My other half went the other day to St James. To see the Doctor was €25 but it was all the extras e.g Xrays, bloods etc that bump up the bill. In and out in 45 mins. You pay for what you get. Another friend of mine when to Mater Di, seen the doctor admitted for the day as needed and IV for a few hours and antibiotics all for €48.

I went to Doctor at a pharmacist in Msida
For examination and diagnosis €5
Then the cost of the medication by prescription, which was about €7

does everyone hve to pay.
i thought if you uk pensioner/disability beneifts you diidnt have to pay healthcare charges.

any advice on this oen would be good


thanks

linda

Hi Linda,

generally speaking , if you go to a private doctor or private hospital like St. James Hospital you have to pay yourself.

If you have a private health insurance that covers you , you can seek re-imbursement. Some private insurances have special contracts and settle the bill directly.

If you are entitled to free health care you have to use the state health care facilities.

Cheers
Ricky