Can a Dr turn me away?

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If I have backed up Dr bills, one of which is being sent to collections.
ETA: I have an appointment tomorrow. The appointment was made last week, so I'm wondering if they can turn me away when I show up tomorrow.

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Short answer: Yes, they are allowed to if it’s a private practice.
Not if it’s a hospital. A hospital legally cannot turn anyone away.

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Not going to brag or anything but I think the majority of my debt is medical and in collections. A hospital cannot turn you away private practices can and will.

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Yes, a hospital can’t turn you away though. If it’s an emergency you can always go to the er

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They probably will probably say you need to pay or set up a payment plan in order to be seen. I believe they have to give you a 30 day period to find a new doctor before officially terminating you as a patient.

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Yes.

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Yes

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If it is not life threatening than yes they can send you away.

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Yes

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I worked front desk at a medical clinic and it killed me to turn people away who really needed help. So yeah they can

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If its a private practice yes they can. An emergency room for a true emergency no.

Can a Dr turn me away?

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