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In reply to the discussion: Got a call from my Doctor's office today............ [View all]Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)39. No really it isn't.
It should not be up to the good graces of a good doctor that you get the health care you need. In other developed nations there would be no question at all regarding your ability to pay, you would just go to the doctor, get your care, and that would be that. Good for your doctor for being a caring human being, but really, this is not how health care ought to work at all.
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I out the links there because the friend that got the cheaper price at costco
hollysmom
Apr 2013
#20
The old way. Free for those who cannot afford it. But back then we did not have the things that were
jwirr
Apr 2013
#13
My endocrinologist gives me samples of some of my meds I just cannot afford, even with a copay
DainBramaged
Apr 2013
#14
Tell this to everyone. There are people like me who are insured, and would like to make
Squinch
Apr 2013
#24
I'm a type-I diabetic and long term unemployed. Check with social services where you live.
TexasTowelie
Apr 2013
#32