My Dad (overseas visitor) admitted to local hospital. Worry about the cost

Edsanwong on 17/02/2016 - 19:58
Last edited 21/02/2016 - 12:06 by 1 other user

Hi everyone,
My dad (70 years old) fell and hurt his knee badly. I called ambulance and opted to be admitted to local hospital.

He came here for short visit and doesn't have travel insurance.

The hospital charged $560 for admission only not include anything.There will be more wxpense to come for xray etc.

I was wondering if anyone has opinions how to help the financial pain?

I am happy to pay if I able to and so my dad, but my dad and I are struggling financially.

Many thanks for your opinions.

Update knee cap broken.

20/02/2016 10.57 PM:
Thank you everyone. I am going to close this topic, give you update, and summarise.

  1. Apology for late responds, especially in the last 24-48 hours. I did read all of them, and tried to reply as many as I can just now.

  2. Thank you for your suggestions, opnions,and best wishes. Receiving best wishes from strangers, I am touched.

  3. My dad was discharged on the day, so no overnight. Knee cap broken, not life threatening. Spoke to Ortho specialist in hospital and my GP the day after, explained honestly about situation (medical and financial). Basically, go back to home country to do operation is one option, surgery need to be done within 2 weeks.

  4. As a family, after long discussion and considerations, many overseas phone calls (including to two ortho specialists in home country), we decided to send him back to overseas. ( I dont want to give loooong explanation pros and cons, we discussed pretty much all of them. And saving money is not the point during the discussion). If I need to work 16 hours a day to pay it, I would do it anyway.

  5. About the current bill, I estimated $2K (hopefully it is correct). It will be paid. I am working on options for reduction and installment if I can. I will take over the bill.

  6. My parents will be back to oz again, this time with travel insurance.

  7. I hope we all take some valuable lesson from this topic.

  8. Yes, I know my english is bad. But, I still would like to say thank you again.

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    • Edsanwong on 20/02/2016 - 22:19

      Thanks.

      I am trying to close this post and do kind of summary. You kind of did that already.

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