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This all sounds valid, but isn't there a significant portion of people who deliberately avoid treatment of their illnesses because they can't afford it? Can a
by moritzwarhier 1y ago
This all sounds valid, but isn't there a significant portion of people who deliberately avoid treatment of their illnesses because they can't afford it?
Can a worker who does not earn six figures and who does not have large savings afford treatment for diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or proper time to heal after an accident?
Go to the dentist when they have a toothache, or to the general physician when they have a flu or even a severe cold?
There is no paid sick leave, right?
I'm asking this in earnest, because it is not clear to me what the minimum public healthcare currently covers in the US?
Being sick or even chronically ill when you are not wealthy is already likely to make you poor even in places with broad public healthcare in Europe, if you are in bad luck.
But if you aren't given a minimum life support when sick (1-room flat, money for food) and no treatment in such a situation, you'll likely to end up homeless or die from your disease while grinding in your low-paid job until the end, no?
- bdangubic 1y agothe answer to each of your questions is yes