Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Edwards

A mother left a Missouri ER before her son saw a doctor for his burned hand. Her family was billed $1,012.

Courtesy of Dhaval Bhatt

Mansi Bhatt panicked when her 2-year-old son burned his hand on the stove and blisters started to swell up on his palm.

She faced a choice: treat the burn at home or rush him to the emergency room. The 34-year-old mother contacted the family’s paediatrician, who, after looking at photos of the burn, told her to go to the local children’s hospital.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.