21.08.2026 14:11
A message shared by a doctor on social media, stating 'A doctor who trained for 6 years charges 1,950 TL for an examination, while a plumber who comes to your home charges 2,500 TL,' has gone viral. The physician's reaction, arguing that examination fees remain low despite years of medical education and vital responsibility, has sparked a major debate over the pricing of skilled labor versus the service sector.
A doctor's social media message criticizing examination fees in light of the difficulty of medical education and specialization processes received thousands of interactions in a short time. The post, in which the doctor drew attention to the price difference between his professional training and home services, divided social media users into two.
HE COMPARED THE FEES
In his post, the physician working at the hospital said, "A doctor who receives 6 years of training at the hospital charges an examination fee of 1,950 TRY, while a plumber who comes to the house charges 2,500 TRY. That's all I have to say."
SOCIAL MEDIA WAS DIVIDED IN TWO
In the discussions that started after the post, some users argued that the examination fees remain low, emphasizing the years of rigorous education doctors undergo and the vital responsibility they undertake. Another segment noted that in free market conditions, manual labor and the supply of skilled tradesmen have become difficult, stating that price increases in the service sector are natural.