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Really poor people simply go to the doctor because they know the doctor has to treat them and they know no one will come after them since they have nothing.

• vkou 7y ago
  Unless you are going to the ER, your doctor isn't obligated to treat you... And if the ER thinks you're a deadbeat, they will give you the minimal treatment necessary to make sure that you won't die on the hospital grounds - and discharge you.
  • geggam 7y ago
    I know someone who continued to take her kid to the doctor every day until they finally gave in and diagnosed her kid with something and now she gets help. Makes me ill to think of the cost.
    • noobermin 7y ago
      One anecdote doesn't make for statistics.
      • geggam 7y ago
        Its not just one anecdote. I grew up in that level of poor. It is a culture
    • pnutjam 7y ago
      This is an interesting peek into how you see the world. You're frugal?
      • geggam 7y ago
        Nothing wrong with her kid
        • pnutjam 7y ago
          Yeah, it is wrong from multiple perspectives. Christian (judging others), logical (how much does she know), fiscal (most costs to system are not kids) Forgot parenting (who else is supposed advocate for the kid?)