My relative died in the hospital because he has no money to pay for deposit.

So sad indeed and a lot of similar stories I've heard in the past. There are laws I think regarding these cases "of saving the life of the patient first, before the monetary consideration...." but in our country, some laws are simply toothless.

I am sorry for the loss of your relative. I guess this is a government hospital. This is a reality in some hospitals and it is so miserable. I hope that the current president will do something for the betterment of the healthcare system. And, it is not only up to the leader but also the citizens because it is for the cause of the country. From where I am working, I can proudly say that we value life so much that we take big risks in saving lives. We treat them first then workout the payment process. We cannot blame them though because they are bounded by their limited functions. I just hope that not all of the hospitals will be or are not like this in the Philippines.

It is truly sad and very disappointing about the things happening in our country like in the hospital. The hospital has no heart to attend to the patient but instead, demanded a deposit rather than taking care of life first. I didn't realize it is true what I heard in the news. I hope that something will be done against this bad and sad practice of hospitals not accepting patients without deposit. I suggest that instead of you looking for a job, start something. I believe you have some little amount. Use that to buy something and sell, until your money grows with your dedication, passion and initiative.

that was really sad to know that things like this happens in our society. e have experienced such things in the past as well that the nurses, doctors didn't attend to my mom hen e ruched her in the hospital years ago, they are asking for deposit as well, but my dad get mad on them and scold those on duty, he told them that they should attend to my mom and give the treatment that she needed while we are getting the money that they're asking. my dad said that if anything happens to my mom they will get what they are looking for! that's the only time i saw my dad that angry, thanks that the people in the hospital pay attention and treat my mom even the deposit is not the exact amount they are asking...its sad really that its even in a government hospital... as to hat happen to your relative, that hospital should be condemned, they are after for money and not to save life. what kind of service was that... maybe you can report them to authorities. my condolences to you and your family bulastika.

I can't say it's not sad of this world. the whole society or the whole world becomes more selfish than ever before,they offer help only if we give them the money they argued.I have heard such cases before. because of no money that hospital just ignore the patients and do nothing about the circumstance.I don't know what the goverment is doing,social security,health insurance or anything could help...it's just so sad of the world. Anyway good luck and keep looking for a job for yourself,above all...we have to make money to earn our lives.

That's sad to know that this hospital did this to your relative. You know what, you should report them. As far as I know hospitals shouldn't do that. Didn't they even conduct first-aid measures?

I hope that not all hospitals are treating their patient like that. Actually I watched a documentary before that some hospitals here in our country put on hold those patients that cannot pay their hospital bills. There is a section in the hospital in the basement where those who can't afford to pay must be jail there until they have money to pay the bills which is unfair. For sure they are so many people who have debt because of hospital bills, but to do not attend to the patient that is unfair and unjust. Doctors are responsible for the life of the patient while they are in the hospital, if the patient has the chance to live they have to do their best to make that patient survive because that is their job. I feel irritated with this. The general manager or the president of that hospital should make a statement over this, or you can make the public known that something like this continous to happen.

This is so sad! Please know that you have condolences! Did he not have insurance? Here in the states, you just about have to have health insurance before they will admit you in the hospital. Health care is not that good here in the states right now because we have Barack Obama for a president! Please know that I will be praying for you and your family.

well you should report this to the authorities.

It is true,this really happens and so sad to think that hospitals are meant to save lives,but,it's not the main purpose anymore...hospitals now are all about business and money. The true essence of medical person are not being served either since they are following the hospitals regulations "deposit policy" But,if only some people knows how to fight for their rights,they can be helped with that initial payment they got in their hands. I hope our government will do something about this matter. God bless your relatives.

i am so sorry for your loss bulastika. i believe we have a law for that, you can surf for Pia Cayetano's laws which says that it is unlawful for a hospital to defer treatment to a needy patient.

My condolences to you and your family. How sad it is that he could have been saved but was not because he did not have enough money. That is just so inhumane. I hope that those who refused will take that guilt to their graves. There are a lot of sad cases like that and the sadder thing is that our public hospitals are so full that sometimes they cannot accomodate enough people. I hope these are the things that would change with the new administration.

Condolence. You know most of the Hospital in the Philippines are like that. And the worst is if the patient is critical and no money to pay then they won't bother to care to that patient. And some, if they were confine and no money they can't go out to the Hospital until they can't pay.

That is absolutely terrible, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not realize how bad it is for some in other countries. I live in Canada and we have free health care for all, especially emergency care. We pay for some things but hospital stay and care is free unless you want a private room.

here in my country, money is the important thing too to get operate. without it, there is nothing can be done. so when poor people is sick and don't have any money, they just wait till their 'time' come.

That is really immoral for a hospital to do something like that. Nonetheless, he is a human being, how could those people just do nothing and see a severely ill person die without giving a hand to help him out? I just simply don't understand how could some people do something like that, that is inhumane.

I'm sorry to hear that, it is one of the biggest problem that any country is facing aside from poverty and crime. I hope this hospital owners will realize that this is not a simple product that everyone would like to repair. This is a life of a human being and it is an emergency, so how can anyone have a money on their pocket at that such a big amount. I am lucky that the hospital where my officemate bring me doesn't need a deposit, they interview me a bit of information and have my papers accomplished and they immediately attended on me. If that time I wasn't attended, then maybe I could die. Doctor's now how first aid is important so they should not look for money first. That hospital should be boycott, does this mean that hospital is for rich people only? This mind thinking is so sick!