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Don't Avoid Medical Care Due to Lack of Insurance

Susan Evans, MD posted:

Dear Readers,

With the current economic conditions, I've heard from a number of you, and some of you have had some fairly serious concerns, and yet you do not seek medical attention due to lack of insurance.

While insurance is a very helpful benefit, it should never, ever keep you from seeking appropriate medical care when you are truly suffering. Call your doctor and ask what a brief office visit would cost for an established patient. You may be pleasantly surprised.

As one reader pointed out, going to urgent care cost her $100, but it addressed her problem and she was on the road to recovery very quickly.

Rather than waiting things out, suffering, possibly even putting your future health at risk, consider paying for one visit out of pocket so that you can have a medical evaluation.

This will do two things:

It will put your mind at ease.
It will put on the road to health much more quickly.

There are also low-cost medical clinics that are popping up to help manage the vast number of people who are currently without medical insurance. By looking in some unexpected places, you may be able to take care of your medical needs without insurance and without breaking the bank.

Please take good care of your health.

Best,

Dr. Evans

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2 Replies |Report This| Share this:Don't Avoid Medical Care Due to Lack of InsuranceDear Readers, With the current economic conditions, I've heard from a number of you, and some of you have had some fairly serious concerns, and yet you do not seek medical attention due to lack of insurance. While insurance is a very helpful benefit, it should never, ever keep you from seeking appropriate medical care when you are truly suffering. Call your doctor and ask what a brief office visit would cost for an established patient. You may be pleasantly surprised. As one reader pointed out, going to urgent care cost her $100, but it addressed her problem and she was on the road to recovery very quickly. Rather than waiting things out, suffering, possibly even putting your future health at risk, consider paying for one visit out of pocket so that you can have a medical evaluation. This will do two things: <ol><li>It will put your mind at ease.</li><li>It will put on the road to health much more quickly.</li></ol>There are also low-cost medical clinics that are popping up to help manage the vast number of people who are currently without medical insurance. By looking in some unexpected places, you may be able to take care of your medical needs without insurance and without breaking the bank. Please take good care of your health. Best, Dr. Evans

pkw123 responded:

MOST DOCTORS WILL NOT DO TESTING ON YOU, IF THEY KNOW YOU DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE. WHICH IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY DAUGHTER RIGHT NOW,AND SHE HAS BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR GOING ON THREE MONTHS.

Report This| Share this:Don't Avoid Medical Care Due to Lack of InsuranceMOST DOCTORS WILL NOT DO TESTING ON YOU, IF THEY KNOW YOU DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE. WHICH IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY DAUGHTER RIGHT NOW,AND SHE HAS BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR GOING ON THREE MONTHS.

mikesanchez responded:

hello dr. evans wanted to ask you what do you charge for brief consultation. i currently when to a few dermotologist and currently on Bactrim antibiotic and topical creme it dried my acne but left marks. trying to get cleared asap thank you

Report This| Share this:Don't Avoid Medical Care Due to Lack of Insurancehello dr. evans wanted to ask you what do you charge for brief consultation. i currently when to a few dermotologist and currently on Bactrim antibiotic and topical creme it dried my acne but left marks. trying to get cleared asap thank you

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