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07 Mar 2025, 19:02

Who takes responsibility?

Despite phoning on Tuesday at 10:21 am and emailing at 11:41 am and receiving an automated response, I never received a response with regards to what I am supposed to do, after being informed by my current Cardiologist, that the Pacemaker that Discovery Medical Aid Authorized to be fitted on the 29th of February 2024, by the Electrophysiologist Cardiologist. Since then, my health has declined, and nobody is being held accountable, and I am stuck with the wrong Pacemaker. I was admitted to the ER on Wednesday with a heart rate over 140 and medication didn't help, and they eventually had to use the defibrillator. This afternoon, my heart rate was over 110 again, so it looks like I am going to end up in the ER again. I understand that Discovery is just the enabler, but they have a role to play.

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply10 Mar 2025, 07:05
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Dear Andrew P
We’ve noted your concerns and we’re investigating the matter. We’ll contact you with feedback as soon as possible. 
Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team 
's update10 Mar 2025, 13:02
Reviewer Update
Thank you. I have received an email. I will get the Cardiologist to submit a motivation for the correct Pacemaker. Hopefully the Cardiologist that fitted the incorrect Pacemaker will someday face the music and answer for the mistake.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply11 Mar 2025, 15:54
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Dear Andrew P
We have been in touch with you to answer your comments.

Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team