Critic says unknown prices hamper healthcare

angelbear · Dec 23, 2003

We can still get itemized bills cant we. After this hysterectomy fiasco I most definately intend to ask for one.

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Dec 23, 2003

Originally posted by angelbear
We can still get itemized bills cant we. After this hysterectomy fiasco I most definately intend to ask for one.

BTW, how are you doing with the wound these days?

OC_An Khe · Dec 24, 2003

The obtaining of medical costs are difficult as is. Let alone interperting what the procedures are and if truly needed . I can imagine some one with a 7th grade reading ability trying to do this. They just say do whatever the MD wants and there goes the consumer control over medical costs.

If you think getting true medical costs is difficult, try getting Nursing costs itemized on your bill or any where else. Hint they don't exist.

Betty_SPN_KS, LPN · Dec 25, 2003

I never understood why my 76-year-old mother-in-law needed an "OB kit" when she went to the ER with a broken arm. Can someone enlighten me?

Also, if "nursing labor" were itemized, would some complain that nurses get paid too much? (I know some who might, sadly). They might not take into account that if there were an adequate supply of nurses.... maybe I'm off on a tangent so I'll stop.