Since ancient times copper has been used in coins; the Romans used copper widely in this application. The reasons for using copper are its excellent corrosion resistance, ease of stamping, good electrical conductivity for vending machines, antimicrobial properties and ease of recycling.
$54 â the average bill for a visit to the doctor for a variety of services, from checkups to surgical procedures. Itâs 5.3 per cent more expensive than the year before. $40 â thatâs the average family physicianâs bill for a visit.$74 â how much a specialist charges on average.There was a 6.8 per cent increase compared to the year before.$20 billion â the bill the country racked up from a yearâs worth of doctorsâ services.74 â how much a specialist charges on average. There was a 6.8 per cent increase compared to the year before. $20 billion â the bill the country racked up from a yearâs worth of doctorsâ services.
For the fifth straight year, family physicians were the most sought-after physician group, according to a recruitment and retention survey conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins. The survey found that the average salary for family physicians in 2010-11 was $178,000 compared with $205,000 for internal medicine physicians and $183,000 for pediatricians. Fifty-six percent of Merritt Hawkins physician search assignments in 2010-11 featured hospital employment of the physician, an increase of 5 percent from the previous year.