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I need an outpatient surgery under anesthesia. i live alone and have no friends or family in the area or that are willing to make the trip to help me. how do doctors handle this situation? will i be denied surgery?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Transportation to and from the medical center can be arranged by the facility with the help of a social worker. You may eventually be responsible financially for a part of it depending on your insurance and specific coverage for such situations. When scheduled mention to the coordinator need for transportation.

Answered 8/4/2020

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A member asked:

I need an outpatient surgery under anesthesia. i live alone and have no friends or family in the area or that are willing to make the trip to help me. how do doctors handle this situation? will i be denied surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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