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54. emergency room visit

Thu Apr 25, 2013, 09:56 AM

Apr 2013

Went to the emergency room the other night, I was having some pressure in the middle of my chest. i might be my hiatal hernia, but I didn't want to take chances.

I was in the waiting room for about 10 minutes, got an EKG and had my blood checked, no enzymes that would indicate a heart attack.

Made an appointment for a stress test and went home.

Got the bill today, it amounted to 300 Swedish Kronas, about 45 dollars.

Did I mention that there was only 2 other people in the waiting room?

I do love Sweden...

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Got a call from my Doctor's office today............ [View all] mrmpa Apr 2013 OP

I am so happy for you!!! peace13 Apr 2013 #1

Thank you. eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #2

yes. Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #3

That is really wonderful news. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #4

Disagree, You still went through way too much trouble. busterbrown Apr 2013 #5

Yes and no michigandem58 Apr 2013 #6

My doctor is like this too Marrah_G Apr 2013 #7

Doctors were allies when I was broke Warpy Apr 2013 #8

Nothing more drastic than blindness... narnian60 Apr 2013 #12

When I get sick, I don't fool around. Warpy Apr 2013 #19

I am so sorry. hollysmom Apr 2013 #9

Just got back from Costco half hour ago............ mrmpa Apr 2013 #10

I out the links there because the friend that got the cheaper price at costco hollysmom Apr 2013 #20

Very often the maker of the drugs you use kurtzapril4 Apr 2013 #53

Most doctors will do a small amount of what you could call pro bono in taking Cleita Apr 2013 #11

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

This message was self-deleted by its author zarnon61 Apr 2013 #15

Wow! Rider3 Apr 2013 #16

That's excellent. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #17

Have you checked with the pharmaceutical if you can get free drugs? LittleBlue Apr 2013 #18

Yep I did,.............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #26

Glad to hear it LittleBlue Apr 2013 #33

I'm happy for you Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #21

That is wonderful TxDemChem Apr 2013 #22

If my friend had been treated that way, she'd be alive today. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #23

Tell this to everyone. There are people like me who are insured, and would like to make Squinch Apr 2013 #24

No he's in western Pennsylvania......eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #25

Huh? EC Apr 2013 #27

This is wonderful news Gothmog Apr 2013 #28

I respectfully disagree that this is how it should work. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #29

Touche & I wish there was medicare for all...............eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #35

Yessirrrreeeee! ReRe Apr 2013 #30

Providers/doctors are definitely not the issue in most cases... Triana Apr 2013 #31

+1 lunasun Apr 2013 #41

I'm a type-I diabetic and long term unemployed. Check with social services where you live. TexasTowelie Apr 2013 #32

that made me smile!!! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #34

Wonderful! Actually, where I live, that's the way it actually is for SOME medical care.... tpsbmam Apr 2013 #36

good doctor... spanone Apr 2013 #37

Agree! gateley Apr 2013 #38

No really it isn't. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #39

+1 n/t area51 Apr 2013 #50

I feel guilty now for having a four months supply of insulin. Jennicut Apr 2013 #40

You just gave me a little bit of faith in the system DonRedwood Apr 2013 #42

I'm in the same boat... B Stieg Apr 2013 #43

When both my husband and I were unemployed Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #44

You may be eligible for Obamacare now. MoonchildCA Apr 2013 #45

Suspended here in PA............... mrmpa Apr 2013 #47

Here's the link to find the PCIP plans in all 50 states. Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #51

Not really. Yes, you got it for free. caseymoz Apr 2013 #46

You're lucky! I have an asshole for a doctor! DearHeart Apr 2013 #48

take him a chicken. pansypoo53219 Apr 2013 #49

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emergency room visit California Expat Apr 2013 #54

That is wonderful. Chemisse Apr 2013 #55

Good people! Got MS injections for FREE! caledesi Apr 2013 #56

Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing! tofuandbeer Apr 2013 #57

what are you injecting? Victosa? BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #58

Levemir.............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #59

I haven't heard of the this one. BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #60