Developing a pricing model for general medical consultation services among private consulting rooms in Harare, Zimbabwe

The developed model aimed to provide a transparent basis for determining consultation fees, thus helping to assure affordability, access, and financial sustainability for both practitioners and patients. However, the model did not consider the value of the training, skills, knowledge and experience of the Medical Practitioner. Therefore, further research is required to come up with a consultation fee that is affordable and sustainable for both practitioners and patients.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324572
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Healthcare Systems and Technology
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Developing a pricing model for general medical consultation services among private consulting rooms in Harare, Zimbabwe

Shepherd Shamu, Richard Makurumidze, Gibson Mandozana, Chengetedzai Gota
PLoS ONE
Healthcare Systems and Technology
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Developing a pricing model for general medical consultation services among private consulting rooms in Harare, Zimbabwe

Shepherd Shamu, Richard Makurumidze, Gibson Mandozana, Chengetedzai Gota
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Abstract

The developed model aimed to provide a transparent basis for determining consultation fees, thus helping to assure affordability, access, and financial sustainability for both practitioners and patients. However, the model did not consider the value of the training, skills, knowledge and experience of the Medical Practitioner. Therefore, further research is required to come up with a consultation fee that is affordable and sustainable for both practitioners and patients.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(12)
University of Zimbabwe (ZW)
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
Healthcare Systems and Technology
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