THE Consumers Health Forum (CHF) has announced the launch of an 'Out of Pocket Pain' survey for people to record their experience with additional medical costs.
With the issue of these costs now the subject of an investigation by an expert Government committee, CHF ceo Leanne Wells said, "The results will assist CHF to illustrate the extent of the problem, allowing us to highlight to the committee the hardships now confronting many patients and their families, and to shape solutions to this health policy dilemma.
"Shining more light on this issue and introducing greater transparency so patients can make choices based on both fees and the performance record of specialists is long overdue," Wells said.
"This is why CHF has proposed the establishment of an authoritative website which carries fee and performance details of all specialists."
To complete the survey, go to chf.org.au/out-pocket-pain.
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