Hospital fee<\/p>\n
From Surya<\/p>\n
I would like to relate my unforgettable experience at a
\nprivate hospital in Surabaya ten years ago. I took my seriously
\nill child to the nearest, well known hospital in south Surabaya.
\nTo get my child hospitalized I had to pay Rp 60,000 (a lot of
\nmoney ten years ago). Despite my great shock at the high fee, and
\ndesiring a speedy recovery for my child, I paid what the hospital
\ndemanded.<\/p>\n
A few days later I was told that this particular hospital was
\nnotorious for its expensive tariff. I then began to wonder how I
\ncould bear the cost of my child's medical treatment. My husband
\ndecided to move our child to the Public Hospital (RSUD Dr.
\nSoetomo). I brought a certificate from the village chief stating
\nthat we were not well-off so the hospital would reduce the cost
\nof medical care and allow my child to be moved to Karangmenjangan
\nHospital.<\/p>\n
But, after the doctor in charge had examined my child, he told
\nme that the child was almost well and that there was no need to
\nmove to the above hospital. I was asked to pay the hospital bill
\nat the cashier.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, I was Rp 3,000 short and pleaded to be allowed
\nto take my baby home and pay the rest of the bill the following
\nday. I burst into tears when the cashier said, \"No patient can be
\ntaken home unless the bill is paid.\" I had my husband sell my
\nearrings to cover the rest of the hospital bill.<\/p>\n
What about the social function of hospitals?<\/p>\n
Name and address<\/p>\n
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