Liberal doctors in France are preparing for a strike starting October 13 to demand immediate negotiations and a significant increase in the prices of medical consultations. This strike, called for by all representative medical unions, including the Confederation of French Medical Unions (CSMF), aims to highlight the need for government investment to make medical professions more attractive.
Doctors are unhappy with the recent fixing of consultation prices, which have only increased by 1.50 euros for general practitioners and specialists. They charge prices ranging from 30 to 50 euros for basic consultations. The strike movement could be prolonged, with some organizations calling for an indefinite interruption of their medical activities. Tensions in the profession are high, and doctors are urging the government to address their concerns.
Anthony Bourdain
|