Street talk

"I'm glad to see that the price of medicine has dropped. But the fees to consult an expert have risen too sharply. The consulting fees should be set differently according to different diseases."

Li Ruixia, 76, a patient at Tongren Hospital

"After the introduction of the new policy, I haven't seen changes in the quality of doctors' services. And if I could get the chance to consult an expert, I would do so, even though I have to pay more."