How can I make the most of a loved one's unwanted hospital stay? I want him to get the best care possible, I want to avoid insurance conflicts, I want to support his recovery efforts, and I want to avoid going insane.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on May 24, 2011 -
22 answers
I went to the emergency room a few months ago for a back injury, and, to be honest, I don't feel like the medical services provided to me were adequate. I saw a doctor for about 45 seconds the entire time I was there. When I was leaving, they gave me information for "if my chest started hurting later," despite my protests that my back was the injured part, and the next day, I discovered the X-rays they had taken were of my chest, not my back. Now that I have the bill, can I contest it?
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posted by DeusExMegana
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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How will the recent US healthcare reforms affect the VA hospital system? Will vets be more or less likely to seek treatment at the VA? Will the VA see an overall increase or decrease in number of patients treated?
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posted by These Premises Are Alarmed
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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Many workplaces ban social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and so on. What are some of the reasons workplaces should allow (and even encourage) staff to use social networking sites?
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posted by Jaybo
on Oct 14, 2009 -
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I am insured through a PPO. I was taken to an out-of-network hospital following an accident with major trauma. Am I out of luck for the charges above and beyond the dreaded "usual, customary, and reasonable" charges?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 8, 2007 -
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In short: how does my father, trapped in a hospital bed, get a private doctor and a second opinion?
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posted by electriccynic
on May 30, 2007 -
2 answers
There's a
commission in New York State that's going to force closure of a bunch of hospitals across the state, including a few in my area (
Buffalo). They are also going to force a few private organizations to merge. What gives them the ability to dictate this sort of thing? Is it the threat of withholding funding? I've read many news articles on the closure recommendations, but have missed out on a good ultimate explanation.
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posted by voidcontext
on Nov 29, 2006 -
6 answers
Nurse Filter: Can someone explain some basic ER stuff to an actor about to audition for a nurse part? I want my physical actions to be realistic.
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posted by typewriter
on Mar 30, 2006 -
7 answers
