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Gov’t to Mandate Disclosure of Medical Fees for Animal Hospitals

Gov’t to Mandate Disclosure of Medical Fees for Animal Hospitals

SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Animal hospitals with more than two veterinarians will be required to disclose medical fees for major types of treatment, including vaccinations and X-rays. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on Tuesday that the Veterinarians Act was revised to require that animal hospitals disclose medical costs for [...]

Animal Hospitals Required to Disclose Medical Fees in Advance

Animal Hospitals Required to Disclose Medical Fees in Advance

SEOUL, April 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Animal hospitals will now be required to inform pet owners of medical fees in advance, and provide explanations about surgical procedures, blood donations or transfusions. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Monday that it will amend legislation on veterinarian affairs to generate trustworthy medical environments for [...]

Veterinary Hospitals Hide Treatment Costs Until Procedure is Complete

Veterinary Hospitals Hide Treatment Costs Until Procedure is Complete

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Veterinary clinics are less likely to announce the cost of treatment in advance, a recent report has revealed. According to a survey conducted by the Consumers Union of Korea (CUK) on 50 animal hospitals in the Seoul metropolitan area last month, the most expensive treatment item was related to [...]