Negotiations on GP contracts

Sir, – Imagine the following scenario. A service provider (doctor) is asked to supply services to the State. The service provider (doctor) has absolutely no say in the fees to be paid for such services. Furthermore, the Minister not once but repeatedly can cut the fees as he or she sees fit.

Should the service provider (doctor) sign such a contract? – Yours, etc,

DR DONAL J SMYTH, MB,

Knoxpark,

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Ballisodare,

Co Sligo.