What to do if an urgent care facility refused my husband treatment due to his inability to pay?
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What to do if an urgent care facility refused my husband treatment due to his inability to pay?
I took my husband to an urgent care facility at 3 am because he had an abscess under his arm the size of a golf ball which was causing severe pain and fever. The facility checked him in and once they found out that we weren’t able to pay they refuse care and sent him home. Although, they have signs posted in the lobby that they aren’t able refuse care for non-payment.
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Texas
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country an emergency room or an urgent care facility cannot legally refuse to treat a patient due to lack of funds. In the situation that you have written about what was done was improper. I suggest that you consult with a personal injury attorney practicing in the area of health care law as well as making a complaint with your state's medical association as to the facility that your husband was turned away from.
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