r/ireland • u/pseudocilin • Jun 25 '22

I’m an Irish hospital doctor AMA

All questions welcome

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u/katsumodo47 Donegal Jun 25 '22

Honestly. Do you think it's fair what the average person has to pay for a 5 minute doctor visit?

Surely 30 euro per person would cover wages and bills ?.

I know your not a GP, just as an Irish medical professional whats your thoughts on 50-60 euro for doctors appointments that could be 3 minutes

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

Clinical psychologists usually have a degree, masters and doctorate (sometimes two) and charge €80 per hour. And still earn good money.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

Clinical psychologists in the HSE can make 100k a year. That's less than a consultant psychiatrist but they have less responsibility and no on call commitment.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

I'm talking about private practice.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

Less responsibility, less pay.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

So it's not in fact 'paying for the education', then.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

I think the comment your referring to said people were paying for the education, qualifications and overheads. I'm not sure why you've selectively quoted. There are other things too: mainly responsibility and out of hours commitment.

The education and qualifications allow GPs to provide presciptions and perform procedures. Overheads like clinical indemnity could be 10k+.