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Mater Dei charges €15 for digital X-ray copies
Health Ministry confirms €15 charge for copies of digital X-rays done at Mater Dei for patients wanting second opinions in private healthcare.
31 October 2011, 12:00am
Julia Farrugia
Julia Farrugia
The Health Ministry confirmed that Mater Dei patients were being asked to pay a €15 charge for a copy of digital x-rays required for private consults and operations in private hospitals.
Newspaper Illum investigated complaints received from patients who were tired of waiting lists and others wanting a second opinion from private healthcare doctors.
When compared with the cost of x-ray film copies requested by St Luke Hospital, the copying of digital x-rays at Mater Dei represents a hike of 547%.
Julia Farrugia is a former editor of Illum newspaper.
