Medpundit on the experience of being expected, nee, required, to care for patients for free:
The most frustrating aspect of it all is that I have no choice. I have to give and give again, even if the giving exceeds my capacity. Charity given freely is at least attended by some warm and fuzzy feelings. But forced charity feels more like being robbed.
Welcome to the ED.
Charity Focably Robs.