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I think he is saying that for many people it's just too much money. And that if they would be denied care, then so be it. This is where it gets uncomfortable,
by im3w1l 6y ago
I think he is saying that for many people it's just too much money. And that if they would be denied care, then so be it.
This is where it gets uncomfortable, isn't it? That their lives are so miserable, that they would gladly trade away years and years of expected lifespan for higher quality of life.
- kube-system 6y agoIt’s illegal to turn anyone down in the ER for their ability to pay (at most hospitals). If you show up with an emergency, you will get treated, and the bill comes afterwards. Now, you’re definitely not going to get a luxury treatment, but they will patch you up so you’re not dying. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Medical_Treatment_and_Active_Labor_Act https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Medical_Treatment_... It isn’t the way we should want this to work, but it is certainly something that people actually do.
- StanislavPetrov 6y agoThe ER isn't going to offer you cancer treatment, pay for costly prescriptions or provide the medical care, routine and otherwise, that is often required to live a long life.
- kube-system 6y agoYeah, anything that requires long term treatment would be a problem, because EMTALA is only good until you get stabilized enough to discharge, and when you come back, it’s scheduled care and not an emergency.