Private Health Care System In Mexico

Private Health Care System/Private Practices

The Private Health care system in Mexico can be considered as one which is exclusive. There are many challenges in the private pediatric system but the main one is money. As long as there is money, there is no issue. There is more freedom on the part of the doctor since they are a freelance organization. In the case of the private practice of Gabriela Zepeda Orozco, she helps people of all backgrounds and socio economic status’. This means she chooses how much to charge people depending on if she knows them, or how much they can afford. 20% of her patients in particular pay less than the normal amount. Private insurance has a point where people start to pay. $3000 is the amount which Orozco pays and after that, she has unlimited coverage of any health related issue. In the Private Health Care system it allows doctors the ability to prescribe other medicines than just drugs. Alternative medicines are used like essential oils, teas, garlic, chia seeds and more. These are better for babies and younger children since there are no harsh chemicals or side affects which can harm children. Herbs and such are more popular in small towns which do not have the resources or money to purchase medicine. Many doctors have different opinions on the use of teas. Some believe that it will make certain diseases worse but that is mainly because they are in it for the money. Making patients pay for medicines will benefit private doctors since they will receive a fraction of the cost for themselves. In Mexico, getting antibiotics from a private doctor will cost anywhere from $40 to $50. Generic brands which do not have to be prescribed are 1/3 of the cost, but might not be as effective. Some transactions and visits to doctors are off the books and will not go down in any record. This gives doctors the ability to take advantage of patients or help them out depending on what kind of doctor they are.