Discovery’s new ruling ‘puts lives at risk’

13 February 2019 - 07:00
By Katharine Child
They say the healthcare system here cannot be compared to the US – and besides, they were not even consulted about the move.
Image: Supplied/Discovery Health They say the healthcare system here cannot be compared to the US – and besides, they were not even consulted about the move.

Doctors have expressed concern at a new rule introduced by Discovery medical aid in 2019 that some of their members have to use day clinics for certain procedures.

They say the healthcare system here cannot be compared to the US – and besides, they were not even consulted about the move.