The tone of this article was interesting, especially how the writer can speak both as a doctor and mother. It should also be pointed out that fortunately,this family had insurance, so they were not put into substantial debt for the birth of their child. Clearly, the family was prepared for the coming of their child—as if anyone is ever totally prepared for this moment. It is unclear if the C-Section was necessary, or if a natural birth was an option. The point being is that these fees could have possibly been avoidable, they may have opted to have a home birth or a cheaper alternative. This is undoubtedly one of the most stressful imminent dates for excepting parents, but the hospital bills are expected. A service is going to be provided, and it will be expensive.
This article could have offered a dialogue for how the confliction that was caused by how she viewed this as a doctor and mother who had also undergone a C-Section. The individuals in the hospital are trained professionals. In particular, those who are undergoing a backbreaking amount of course work to become doctors—who will have massive debt accumulating without government aid through this time. Once their undergrad, med school, residency, and fellowship are finished they may have given up to 15 years to perform a pertinent function in society. These individuals are questioned by patients who research their possible diagnosis through WebMD, have friends with similar symptoms, or have watched a commercial on T.V. Patients may also disregard advice, lie or even die—this will all weigh on a single individual. There is also a resentment for the cost of these visits that the doctors do not fully receive—but appear to live sensationalized lives due to media.
However, visiting a hospital for a relatively mundane process like child birth can leave a patient dumbfounded with the bill. Pregnancy just happens. This normally results in a child. How can it be reasonable that this procedure can be so expensive? It does come across as ridiculous. Especially for the charge of laying a tiny human you created on your flesh—which has shown in studies as ridiculously important… you would be an awful parent to not engage in this opportunity (your child may harbor inner resentment forever). This conversation could have opened doors into open and real communications with doctors and patients. There is a lot of distaste and notable aversion to this dialogue. Both parties spend an exponential amount of money to be in this position and no individual is really winning.