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    Responsibility for medical bills, patient incapacitated to make sound decision

    Patient was admitted to ER against her will, her condition was so bad, that she was taken from her home by a police and EMS. In the ER they stabilized and moved to a general hospital ward. She was mentally confused, they had to give her medication by force, asking family members verbally if they...
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    Responsibility for medical bills, patient incapacitated to make sound decision

    Case in Ohio. Patient advised to do an open heart surgery to repair mitral valve. Doctor referred to check if insurance will cover "elective" surgery like that. Patient does not have a current insurance. Psychiatric evaluation makes the person incapacitated (there is a full contact with the...
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