[ozmidwifery] out of pocket expenses

[Lynne Staff]

Let's see.....now the average visit to an ob lasts, say, 7 minutes, giving this one at least, a MINUTELY rate of $39.29. This one shouuld go to Wndy - not that she would probably think there was a problem with this!  ----- Original Message ----- From: Jayne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] NSW Maternity Wards Face Axe Sun Herald 19.1.02 OMG!!!!  I wonder how much an ob earns per MINUTE??!!! She was shocked, however, at the out-of-pocket costs involved. Though she has top hospital cover, she has had to pay $1500 so far in visits to the obstetrician, for ultrasounds and a deposit for the hospital. Each visit to the obstetrician costs $275.