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hootinholler

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18. The thing about ERs

Reply to BlancheSplanchnik (Original post)

Fri Nov 1, 2013, 10:33 AM

Nov 2013

Is legally they only have to stabilize you. They will not treat your pneumonia or cold unless it's life threatening. Sure you may get a script for antibiotics, but you won't be getting follow up care. Cancer? You're not going get treated for that at all if you are stable.

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dammit I wish I could remember what I learn here [View all] BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 OP

I sympathize. I often find my self incoherent SheilaT Oct 2013 #1

maybe hearing and seeing it in Maddow or listening to Amy Goodman BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #3

I watch her on the internet. SheilaT Oct 2013 #14

How does he like paying for those people not refused by hospitals? JHB Oct 2013 #2

I did explain that...but he couldn't hear at all.... BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #4

That's the time to sniff the air and check your shoes like you stepped in something JHB Oct 2013 #7

Remember how Biden responded to Ryan's Gish Gallop (spew of BS) in the VP debate? Fumesucker Oct 2013 #13

that sure puts it in perspective BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2013 #15

It's often better to ignore it and change the subject. bemildred Oct 2013 #5

bAAAAA. HAAAAA!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #6

I see you get the idea. bemildred Oct 2013 #8

I'm useless... stillcool Oct 2013 #9

yeah, that's what it feels like. BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #10

Here are a few tips on improving your memory. Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #11

thanks! BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2013 #16

down their throats is so fux gnews teevee. pansypoo53219 Oct 2013 #12

that's what I thought. even got the "cries like a little baby BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2013 #17

The thing about ERs hootinholler Nov 2013 #18