Can lack of health insurance make you sicker than usual?

Recently I spoke with a friend who has no health insurance. She still sees one doctor regularly for her check-ups and diabetes management, she pays out of pocket for this care.

Well, last month she went in for help with terrible allergies and sinus pressure. The front office staff all but barred  her from seeing the doctor unless she signed an agreement to pay a large sum of money each month. All this despite the fact that she has been paying on a current bill each month.

Well, suffice it so say that she did NOT see the  doctor that day. Three weeks later she ended up with pneumonia!!!

How are you dealing with the economic stress? Are you still plugged into the healthcare system?

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Best of health to you,

Dr. Andrea