This may be an aspect of healthcare that you have not had the misfortune of needing, and for that you are truly Blessed. For those who are desperately poor and indigent, as well as those who are suffering a near or immediate life threat there are options that they can avail themselves of. It's a nationwide law that stipulates all hospitals provide care to critical patients...this does not vary from one community to the next. Yes, they will turn you away if you have a non-critical injury or illness and cannot pay, but for those TRULY in dire need, there is help regardless of where you live in the USA.
Although the young man in this article was eventually treated, he should have been seen before his condition became life-threatening. This is a failure of the British healthcare system that would not have occurred in the USA, regardless of where he lived.
BTW that's a cute animal you have on your profile page. Is it a ferret?
Thank you for your compliment. It is a Stoat, genus mustelidae. It is similar to the American weasel, but is far more intelligent and is legendary for an appreciation of vivacious, buxom ladies, fine scotch and an occasional steak.
And I am aware that there are laws which should enforce emergent care for all. What I stated though is fact. There is a situation here in my town called passive denial. I have witnessed it. I am not speaking from hearsay.
Emergency rooms cannot turn away the indigent, but that does not mean that anyone, insurance or not will be seen in a timely matter. With a waiting room filled to capacity, and only one doctor on the ER staff treating gun shot wounds, myocardial infarctions and end stage illnesses, plus a nursing shortage compounded by a hiring freeze due to the hospital's all red balance sheet, sure anyone has a right to a seat in the ER, just don't plan on surviving the wait.
Private dentists is what we have here. Insurance or ability to pay is how you get in.
Medical care in the USA is to be offered, but that young Welsh man would have had at least an equal chance of neglect in my town, even if he were a citizen.
Nice Stoat then. Is a Stoat domesticated? Is it compatible with domesticated animals such as cats and dogs?
Wait a second, you are either bragging or advertising. LOL!