Re:A Kid, a Minor Bike Accident and a $19,000 Medical Bill
by me_me_me on Thursday November 26, 2020 @11:54AM
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I remember a podcast, it had an account of a guy. He woke up in the middle of the night with chest pain and in sweat. He though 'I think I might a heart-attack coming'. He drove his car as he might not be able to afford ambulance.
This was my first time i learnt of US health system.
Imagine waking up in the middle of night, realize you might have heart-attack and the next thing you think of is if you can afford an ambulance.
She left the hospital with a smile, impressed how easy and friendly people were. Nothing serious so nothing to pay. She was very worried and they even managed to make her smile.
This was in Verona, Italy some years ago, in the ER of Borgo Roma. It was late night and just a short queue to wait. It has been a great human experience and we will be always grateful to the doctors there.