For the last two weeks, I unfortunately had to closely interact with the health care system in Lahore from one private hospital to another. But sadly, the privileged minority is also quite frustrated with the accessibility to good standards especially when they come with such a heavy price. When the patient was discharged, we were billed for consultation fees of the main consultant for visits he had not even made to the patient. The nightmare continued as she was shifted to another hospital where in all fairness if the hospital conditions were relatively better, we had to be involved at every step of the surgery or involvement. We can’t keep looking towards others to lead but have to take that first step ourselves.

Source: The Nation January 05, 2024 11:04 UTC