High fees for a tiny appendix


Medical team performing operation. Group of surgeon at work in operating theatre toned in blue

I SHARE the pride and happiness of A Doctor in “Technology cannot replace doctors” (The Star, April 17). When the doctor’s clinical skill beats the CT scanner, the feeling can be exhilarating.

There are more interesting stories behind the little appendix which paints out the big picture of technology in medicine.

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