On Mon, 28 Sep 1998 [log in to unmask] wrote:
> We in Singapore have been charging patients who attend emergency depts.
>
> We increased A&E charges by two and a half times late last year.
> Attendances dropped initially but one year down the road, we are
> approaching the numbers seen before the charge hike.
But presumably now the department can afford more staff! :-)
Neil
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Neil Iosson Tel/Fax: (01223) 569015
Gonville & Caius College E-mail: [log in to unmask]
CAMBRIDGE, UK
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