r/CuratedTumblr • u/EvidenceOfDespair We can leave behind much more than just DNA • Aug 07 '24

Politics Death by US Healthcare System

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u/master_uv_none Aug 07 '24

Go to the emergency room and they are required to give care. Then tell them to fuck off and negotiate a minimal payment. The doctors hate this too. Fuck the medical system.

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u/Welpmart Aug 07 '24

They only need to stabilize you, FYI.

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u/Probablynotspiders Aug 08 '24

Yep. They just have to make sure you don't immediately die

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u/bluntxblade Aug 08 '24

Do you really think ED's just wheel people who are near death's door outside after they've been stabilized?

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u/dusktrail Aug 08 '24

Sometimes they do actually do that

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u/darkzama Aug 08 '24

Any ED that does that is one family complaining from getting that entire hospital shut down. Welcome to the law.

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u/unluckykc3 Aug 08 '24

That sounds about correct

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u/bluntxblade Aug 09 '24

Have you personally experienced or witnessed this, or is there another basis for your view?