GPs prepare for one-day strike

Czech GPs are to hold a one-day strike on Wednesday in protest of low payments for medical services set by insurance companies. Jan Jelinek, spokesman of the Association of Czech GPs said that primary care is deeply undervalued as a result of which many doctors are running into financial problems and are unable to provide patients with quality care. GPs have been negotiating with insurance companies but so far with no result. Wednesday's strike will be their third protest action this year. The Czech Doctors' Chamber has said it supports the protest action but has urged general practitioners to ensure medical services in every region on the day of the strike.