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Die for Uhmerica (discuss.tchncs.de)
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[–] topRamen@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This is a serious misconception. In the us medical professionals are obligated to provide care regardless of if you can pay or not.

[–] Elric@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Yes but what level of care...

[–] andrr_464@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

So you live but are in huge Dept that you are unable to repay so it goes down to future generations...

[–] ieatpillowtags@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Only to the point where you won’t imminently die. You’re not going to get chemotherapy though if you’re dying of cancer, so yes they will let you die.