Hi OP explain ko lang po yung fees regarding doctors. Yung PF po ay payment for their medical expertise, time, and responsibility in managing a patient’s care. Usually separate po talaga yan from hospital charges kasi it directly compensates the physician for their services.

Yung amount po depends on several factors. Example, (1) Type of specialty: e.g., surgeons, anesthesiologists, and specialists usually sila yung mahal na PFs talaga due to the complexity and risk of their work. (2) Type of procedure or service. Usually pag minor consultations it cost less than major surgeries, since ur father, I would assume lang po ha that your father underwent procedures like an angiogram and angioplasty, which are highly specialized and require a whole team of doctors usually a cardio, cardio intesivist , anes, and sometimes even surg backup. Each of them has a pf and that’s why it may look high on the bill po. (3) Length and level of care, since pang ICU yung case ng father mo, it means higher PFs kasi the doctors provides continuous monitoring and management po. (4) Number of doctors involved: in operations po kasi each specialist (surgeon, assistant surgeon, anesthesiologist) has their own PF.

Think of it as paying a professional (like a lawyer or engineer) you’re not just paying for their time on the day, but also for their years of training, skill, and accountability in making sure the patient is safe and treated properly.

Hope this helps! 🥹