In today’s world, medicine is not only a noble profession but also a complex business. Hospitals, clinics and doctors all have to manage costs, staff salaries, rent and expensive machines. At the same time, patients expect ethical, evidence-based treatment that protects their health more than anything else. This tension between health and wealth is especially visible in women’s health, pregnancy care and gynaecology.
Many women and families worry: “Am I getting the right treatment or unnecessary tests?” “Is this hospital charging extra because […]