Teachers welcome new referral system

BTU secretary general Keorapetse Kgasa said that members have accepted the system and it has had a positive impact since it encourages them to have one family doctor.

AFA requires a member of a medical aid to register a family doctor - a General Practitioner (GP), who is responsible for any referrals to medical specialists. GPs are to serve as gatekeepers or the first contact points for members and their registered dependants. Kgasa said that when members consult many doctors, their medical history is not kept in one place.