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Luu K

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2013

02 Apr 2019, 13:52

Change of FP denied

I have chosen the Mediphila option about four months ago. I chose a doctor from a list of said to be a dispensing doctors of Mediphila network as my Family Practitioner. Unfortunately to my surprise when u visited the doctor last week, she told ne she doesn't dispense at all, wrote me a prescription for the pharmacy yet Mediphila does not have a pharmacy benefit but has a benefit of medicines dispensed by a doctor. I contacted Medshield with regards to a change of Family Practitioner to one that dispenses and I was told via email that the window for changes closed four months ago and it will open again eight months later. And if I need further assistance I should call ********** 120 which I did but it is always unavailable. The Mediphila Family Practitioner I chose won't help me much I would like to change immediately because with every consultation, I will have to pop out money from my pocket still. Please assist 280319QB4FX5 - Option change request-280319QB4FX5 - ********** 2967 [MI ********** 73]. Medshield should also update their network of FP, she is said to be a dispensing doctor but she isn't.

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Medshield
Medshield's reply02 Apr 2019, 14:59
Official
Good day,
 Medshield Medical Scheme has acknowledged your complaint and is currently investigating. Kindly note that your concerns have been prioritised and feedback will be provided within 5 working days.  Yours sincerely, Medshield 
LK
Luu K's update06 Apr 2019, 11:12
Reviewer Update
Thank you very much. Permission to change was granted. Now I can consult with a dispensing doctor.