This is not intended to get any anti-war activists going on a rampage. What I am going to relate is a story about a humanbeing that just happens to be a soldier. I just want some opinions. I am currently in the Mid-East my wife works at a Hospital in Texas. I young soldier on Terminal Leave (that is leave time up to his discharge from service) visiting a friend in Texas was rushed to the hospital with a broken arm, the ER orthopedic doctor refused to see or even set this soldiers arm, because the government insurance is not excepted. This soldier has two combat tours in Iraq. These doctors have none. It took my family doctor to call these doctors to the carpet as to what their duties are as doctors. People need to realize these young men and women are in a hostile invironment, the invironment is hostile even with out bombs and bullets. They don't want to be there (but they are) and when they do get to come home they don't need to be treated like second class citizens.
2006-06-27 12:36:46 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
He wasn't asking for royal treatment he wanted his broken arm set!
Texas is a big state and I hope you never break a bone in it and have to drive to find a doctor to set it for you.
The Bush administration has nothing to do with the oath a doctor takes to heal
2006-06-27 12:49:51 · update #1
I don't think they should turn anyone away either. Just prior to me coming to the MIddle East, the same Hospital was treating a drug illegal alien - insurance - what did he do for this country.
2006-06-27 12:52:36 · update #2
Here, here.
As much as I am against the war, I support our soldiers and what they are doing, 110%.
As much as I want them to come home, I don't want to see them treated like scum, because they are anything but!
These brave men and women have signed themselves over as property and have done the job they signed up to do.
I'm afraid to think that these men and women are going to be treated like the soldiers coming home from VietNam. That's just not fair!
2006-06-27 12:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by DEATH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't have anything to do with being a soldier. If you go to a PRIVATE medical facility ANYWHERE they will not treat you, even in an emergency, unless you can pay for services rendered. They only have a duty to stabilize you to prevent death & then transport you to a public care facility. Why should health care be ay different than the auto shop? On the other hand, there is a PUBLIC medical facility in EVERY county in America that provides medical care to anyone regardless of ability to pay, citizenship, insurance, etc. These, as you would expect, tend to be the very best trama centers anyway. However, in a private hospital, it is under certain circumstances illegal to refuse care because you don't like the insurance coverage. This is typical of government insurance programs, so check into it & you might have a case. For future reference though, just go to the right medical facility.
2006-06-27 12:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you, my son is in the Navy, he probably has a torn meniscus. He has been on crutches for about a month now and and can't get an MRI scheduled until I think he said July 23.
He was told he could come home and have the surgery, this way Mom can take care of him. I have called every orthopedic surgeon within 50 miles and no one will accept the insurance, But we can sign some forms where he will be liable for the difference. Of course, no one seems to be able to come up with a number, so that a reasonably intelligent decision can be made.
Is that thanks or what?
2006-06-27 12:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the government pays all medical expenses of active duty personnel in emergency situations, there was no question of insurance payment. More than likely these so called doctors were more influenced by their political views. Hopefully, after the lawsuit, this young person will never have to work again.
2006-06-27 12:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by elderone2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors take an oath when they get their licence called this Hipocratic Oath. In that oath they solomly swear to take care of the sick and wounded, no matter what. That is why the doctor that took care of J.W. Boothe took care of him. The doctors involved should be stripped of their licences and never allowed to practice medicine again.
To me it doesn't matter that this young hero was in the service the bottom line is that the doctors violated the Hipocratic Oath. So they should not be doctors any more. I hope your family physician reported them to whatever councils they report these types of scumbags too.
Unfortunately the meidcal field is becoming corporatized they are only in it for the money.
2006-06-28 05:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Bill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L3, hate to be hardcore but get used to it. I have been a Veterans' Service Officer, 11 years, VA "accredited representative",( means VA credentialled), 9 years.
VA can't even keep records safe, so if you think this incident was bad, wait until you need the VA.
Why so bad you ask? Vet told me the other day, "they are done with us now". Made sense. I still use every weapon I have to get justice and I am pleasant to start but don't try to screw a Veteran out of what he/she has earned, because I always complete the mission. Took 11 years but the "law is the law", and if VA doesn't follow it, they lose. Just takes forever and a day!
I love my Country and my Country better love my Vets.
2006-06-27 23:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by fivebyfivereal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you're saying, but he didn't get turned away because was a soldier. People get turned away from hospitals everyday because they don't have insurance. And to be fair, the hospitals can't incur the expense of everyone who walks in. That would end up closing down the hospital. Don't get angry at the doctor for following policy, get angry that in this great country of ours (I'm not being sarcastic) we still haven't figured out a way to provide health-care to everyone who needs it.
2006-06-27 12:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by buzzzard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Though I have to say that no person deserves to be treated as a second class citizen, soldier or not. It's all about insurance or the money now, they will screw anyone over no matter who. They will let someone, even a child, die without the right insurance. It is awful. : (
2006-06-27 12:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't need to be treated like royalty either. I mean yes, it's great that they joined our military, but they don't need to expect everything from everyone they come across. If the insurance is not accepted, then find another doctor. Texas is a big state.
2006-06-27 12:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Doesnt Matter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about the Texas Drs. --Sounds like they are related to the W.V. Drs. It goes like this No Money-or Insurance.
You Hain't sick go home!!! While they treated a woman with a stubbed toe-and My 2 yr old was at the emergency room with blood comming out of his ear from an infected ear that ruptured the drum!!!
2006-06-27 17:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by ole_lady_93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋