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The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) says that ‘at no time’ patients should pay for services received by the institute.GPHC was made aware that rumours are being broadcasted that staff at the institute are charging patients for various health care services provided.According to a press release,Wholesale China Jerseys Free Shpping, GPHC stated that at no time patients should pay for health services provided by the institution since the hospital is in the public interest. It requests that reports should be made if any staff is seen demanding money from patients.The hospital said that it was making it clear to all patients and the general public that the ‘services’ provided to patients of the hospital are free.All drugs, blood tests, ultrasounds, x-rays, attendants and other medical and nursing services are free; CT Scans, however, vary in cost and are subsidized by the hospital. Pregnancy tests carry a cost of $240.Management is requesting that reports should be made to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, the Public Relations Officer, the Clients’ Relations Officer, the Chief Public Safety Officer, the Medical Director or the Nursing Director if any staff requests or demands money from any patient. |
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