Supposed Free clinic [false fuckin advertising], claiming they will help my ailing mother feel better, find out why she's in so much Pain, sick, headaches, high blood pressure, chest pains, fatigue, consistent coughing, sudden gagging when startled awake....
Maybe put her mind to ease that she's not dying [she's 54]
I feel fuckin' helpless when she cries about the pain, thankfully we both take 1 medication that is identical in dosage..
My hands are tied..
The Doc that called had the GALL to say despite it being Free care clinic, the Tests required to exam and diagnose will cost her...
The purpose of us even passing by {it took me MONTHS to convince her, she had doubts} was a last attempt for any Answers, and possibly Help...
Now she refuses to do any test , or visit the doctor, because she is very much afraid, with good reason, that our local {shitty} hospital will Sue her, force a collection from previous emergency room visits {pointless visits, and she's proven it to me, once they find out she has no medical, they pussyfoot, give her something mild and let her go after 4 hours.}, and yes, she's scared because the amount owed in crappy medical attention might send her to Jail....
I really reallllllly wanted to stop by and tear the fuckin' bitch a new asshole...
I'm well aware they'll tell me the same shit I tell her, w/o the tests there's not much they can do....
Not knowing what's wrong is worse, but, she says she has enough problems...
I've tried countless times to reassure her, and maybe find a 2nd or 3rd opinion...
My own PCP will occasionally give her advice when it's my check-up appt., but he can't give a thorough consult..
I've offered to pay for a consult, she refuses...
Stubborn, I'm very aware now where I got it from....
So, yeah....
I'm furious....
And upset...
