Bangladesh, Jan. 17 -- This letter is in reference to an article titled 'Provide commoners with healthcare at lower cost' that was published in the Financial Express on January 14, 2019. In the article, President M Abdul Hamid was quoted as asking physicians to provide proper medical treatment to patients at lower cost. Thanks to the President for his kind thoughts.
The cost of treatment, including doctor's fee, is so high now that patients from middle income households fear to go for medical checkups. The frustration of people from lower income segments of society can only be imagined.
The President is right to point out that getting treatment is one of the fundamental rights of the people and the physicians should perform their responsi...