akflightmedic
Forum Deputy Chief
- 3,902
- 2,589
- 113
Basically, if an ambulance comes and you refuse transport, they want to bill you.
How many of you have had patients who just wanted to be checked out and you were glad they did, you honestly did not mind and you said to them, "this is what we are here for, we rather you call and be examined than sit here and get worse"? I have said it many times and it is not false sentiment. Some of these very patients have turned out to be very sick indeed.
How many of these "maybe I should call and get checked out" patients will now fear they are wrong and worry about a potential charge and NOT make the call?
Even if it is determined that they do not need to go to the ER with me, should they be charged for it?
http://www.emsnetwor...cle_39113.shtml
Refuse ambulance ride and you'll get charged - Georgia
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners approved charging a $75 response fee to patients who refuse ambulance transport.
How many of you have had patients who just wanted to be checked out and you were glad they did, you honestly did not mind and you said to them, "this is what we are here for, we rather you call and be examined than sit here and get worse"? I have said it many times and it is not false sentiment. Some of these very patients have turned out to be very sick indeed.
How many of these "maybe I should call and get checked out" patients will now fear they are wrong and worry about a potential charge and NOT make the call?
Even if it is determined that they do not need to go to the ER with me, should they be charged for it?
http://www.emsnetwor...cle_39113.shtml
Refuse ambulance ride and you'll get charged - Georgia
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners approved charging a $75 response fee to patients who refuse ambulance transport.