Saving lives, not moneymaking a priority

Reports indicate that upon arrival at the country’s largest hospital she was thrown from pillar to post as medical officers demanded that she produce evidence of her medical aid or she would not be assisted.

Another demand was for her to make an upfront payment in the region of P4,000.  Although the medical officers claimed that she was subsequently assisted, they deny any demand for an upfront payment.  They, however, insisted that it is what the hospital policy demands.