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Fee for Emergency Ambulance?

MazyMo · 2003-07-01 10:31:20

If someone rings the emergency number for an ambulance (in the case of an emergency); is there a charge levied for the ambulance? (Assuming the person is not a medical card holder)

01-07-2003 10:31am

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MazyMo

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If someone rings the emergency number for an ambulance (in the case of an emergency); is there a charge levied for the ambulance?

(Assuming the person is not a medical card holder)

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#2 01-07-2003 11:38am

antoinolachtnai

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i think there would be the same charge as if you showed up at the A+E in person (i.e., a very small levy).

However, I'm not sure. It would be worth ringing the accounts receivable department of one of the A+E hospitals and asking to find out for sure.

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#3 01-07-2003 11:44am

Sleipnir

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I don't think there's a charge if it's a genuine ermegency. I once dislocated my knee and, as I couldn't move an inch, I had to call an ambulance. Don't remember being charged at all.
However, if you call one just to get a lift, they'd probably charge you and moan like a taxi driver.

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