Here are the opinions of 19 medical professionals: After a diabetic patient’s leg was amputated, the surgeon’s insurance company refused to cover the cost of a wheelchair or prosthesis.
“I have thirty-two years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. One of my patients had peripheral vascular disease and diabetes, and in order to preserve his life.
One of his legs had to be amputated. The amputation was covered by the insurer, but neither a wheelchair nor a prosthetic were! Really?
2. The nurse whose patient had a heart attack and passed away while awaiting permission from medical insurance:
As a nurse, I have seen several instances when a simpler test or treatment was turned down, resulting in more significant health problems for the patient that might have been avoided.
