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If A Patient Needs Surgery For Inguinal Hernia , And
Question: If a patient needs surgery for Inguinal hernia, and has half the money for the surgery, can the hospital legally refuse the procedure?
If a patient needs surgery for Inguinal hernia, and has half the money for the surgery, can the hospital legally refuse the procedure?
Brief Answer:
Every hospital has their own policy to protect themselves.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
I understand your question and concern.
The answer depends on the policies of the hospital and on how strict they are with following those policies.
Normally not any health service should be refused due to lack of money. Legally they can do that and protect themselves if they have it written in the hospital policy. Some hospitals make patients sign an agreement before every intervention where the agreement of being obligated to pay is also included. Some hospitals can ask you to pay after surgery too, divided the amount per month.
My suggestion is to consider talking with the hospital administration and see if you both can come to a mutual agreement.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
Every hospital has their own policy to protect themselves.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
I understand your question and concern.
The answer depends on the policies of the hospital and on how strict they are with following those policies.
Normally not any health service should be refused due to lack of money. Legally they can do that and protect themselves if they have it written in the hospital policy. Some hospitals make patients sign an agreement before every intervention where the agreement of being obligated to pay is also included. Some hospitals can ask you to pay after surgery too, divided the amount per month.
My suggestion is to consider talking with the hospital administration and see if you both can come to a mutual agreement.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Every hospital has their own policy to protect themselves.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
I understand your question and concern.
The answer depends on the policies of the hospital and on how strict they are with following those policies.
Normally not any health service should be refused due to lack of money. Legally they can do that and protect themselves if they have it written in the hospital policy. Some hospitals make patients sign an agreement before every intervention where the agreement of being obligated to pay is also included. Some hospitals can ask you to pay after surgery too, divided the amount per month.
My suggestion is to consider talking with the hospital administration and see if you both can come to a mutual agreement.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
Every hospital has their own policy to protect themselves.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
I understand your question and concern.
The answer depends on the policies of the hospital and on how strict they are with following those policies.
Normally not any health service should be refused due to lack of money. Legally they can do that and protect themselves if they have it written in the hospital policy. Some hospitals make patients sign an agreement before every intervention where the agreement of being obligated to pay is also included. Some hospitals can ask you to pay after surgery too, divided the amount per month.
My suggestion is to consider talking with the hospital administration and see if you both can come to a mutual agreement.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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