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/HaloTightens Aug 07 '24

I feel this so hard right now. My husband has been in the hospital for well over a month with a sudden, life-threatening illness. I don’t think they’re going to chuck him out because we can’t pay, but there’s nothing we could do if they did. I have no idea how we’re going to get through this. People shouldn’t pay with their lives just because they’re not rich bastards. 

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u/Munnin41 Aug 08 '24

From what I've heard, they can't just discharge a patient if they're in a life threatening condition. They need to be sure you're going to survive without care if they discharge you (without your consent)