Posted on 11/13/2008 4:03:56 AM PST by tobyhill
fascism anyone?
“Is it okay with you, Your Honors, if I spend my earnings the way I think best?!”
No. We know best. End of discussion.
So, going to the emergency room is *not encouraged* for medical care. It’s a very stupid option for anyone to suggest.
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So I guess that depends on what hospital you go to . . . I agree with long waits but not all hospitals give you the saft if you can not afford to pay. Some (if not all) have dollars available (not sure from where they come but they are there) meant to assist those without health insurance. Our daughter was recently unemployed and no insurance. She became ill, went to the ER (because the physician said bring the $130 fee with her if she was to be seen in the office), was treated with respect (as though she had insurance) and was charged $50 for all services and meds. It meant she had to apply for the dollars the hospital had available for those in need but it was all very painless and taken care of quickly.
One other thing I might add . . . this hospital is a Christian hospital. They offer prayer for those not only admitted but in the ER and encourage patients to let administration know if they do not receive quality care. Maybe THAT is why this hospital treats the uninsured at minimal cost.
Someone up thread posted this. I had to click on the link to see if this idiot actually said it.
He did.
Un-f'ing-believable.
Claire Wolfe.....is it time yet?
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