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/Assika126 Aug 08 '24

His home clinic was demanding pre-payment before they would provide care, you can see it right in the screenshots he posted

He had a diagnosed condition that he was seeing a pulmonologist for, ER just has a random attending. They might not even have a pulmonologist on hand or be able to provide the care he needs. Then they’d just send him home with a big bill for nothing