A US woman recently shared that her sister was charged $40 (early Rs 3,100) "for crying" at a doctor’s appointment. The photo of the medical bill has gone viral with more than 486,000 likes and thousands of comments.
Highlights
- Camille Johnson shared a picture of her sister’s medical bill on Twitter.
- She highlighted a segment of the bill that docked her sibling for a “brief emotional/behavioural assessment” The photo has gone viral with more than 486,000 likes and thousands of comments.
- The 25-year-old said her sister has a “rare disease” and “got emotional because she feels frustrated and helpless” as she is struggling to find care for her sister.
- Ms Johnson said that the doctor at the unnamed medical facility did not evaluate her sister for depression or other mental illnesses.
- The photo of the medical bill has been shared with overcharged patients.