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American Man Goes to the ER in Taiwan, Reveals ‘the Horrors of Socialized Medicine’
As Americans, many of us have lived in fear of healthcare costs and consequently have become comfortable with avoiding seeking medical care unless it is a life-threatening emergency. American expatriate, Kevin Bozeat, feared for the when his sudden illness in Taiwan forced him to rush to an ER; however, his story could be a huge wake up call for the American healthcare system.
Bozeat shared a detailed account of his experience at a Taiwanese hospital in a Facebook post titled, “The Horrors of Socialized Medicine: A first hand experience” which has since been shared over 204,000 times.