What is your opinion on free clinics?

I wont recieve insurance for another 6 months. I hurt my ankle badly and I need to see a doctor, I think. I cant go to my doctor because I have to pay up front and I cant aford the E.R. I read something about free clinics but will it help me? I have to go to work somehow tomorrow and I dont know what to do cause I can hardly walk and it is my second day and I dont want to get fired. I heard that free clinics are dirty and the wait is long. The free clinic here is in the ghetto and they help homeless people. I dont know what to do.

What is your opinion on free clinics?
"Free Clinics" You get what you pay for.
Reply:If you have injured your ankle, then it is possible it is broken. Not all free clinics have xrays available, and not many offer casting either. County hospitals are another alternative and they may see you if you have no insurance. They will probably still bill you later, but at least you'll get proper medical attention. Just get billed and worry about paying the bill later, take care of your ankle now.
Reply:Go there, or you will end ignoring your problem like i did, and nearly die.





What have you got to lose????? To get rid of pain, i would do anything.
Reply:The waiting area may be a bit dirty because they don't have the means to pay people to clean and pick up after others but I'm sure their doctors area is clean for procedures. If your hurting bad enough it won't matter how it looks or who is there waiting with you. Everyone needs healthcare and I'm so glad you do have it available for free in your area. And since you have a job please leave a small donation. Good luck.
Reply:If you're hurt that badly you have nothing at all to lose, and possibly something to gain. Go.
Reply:Go to it and see. They will do what they can. Bring a few dollars becaues most ask for donations
Reply:You could also try your local health department. I don't know where you live, or how your state does things. You could also call your health department, and if they don't provide services they can point you in the right direction. I live in Michigan, and there's a free hospital for people who don't have insurance. But all doctors from different hospitals from around the city have to donate time there.





Free clinics are not necessarily dirty, regardless of who is being treated, All DOCTORS FOLLOW UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS; It is true, that the wait is long and you should arrive early in the morning.





Without free clinics a lot of people would be in bad shape. They service people with medical crisis, pregnant women, std's.





I have actually been to a couple of free clinics, and the doctors looked pretty clean to me. The hospital looked pretty clean to me. There was no odor, or visible dirt. The people didn't even look dirty, and looked pretty clean. Although the clinic was in the inner city (Detroit)





I've been to a free clinic in the suburbs as well, and they even helped me to purchase my medicine. The service I received was pretty professional. Honey do the wise thing, and take care of your body. Go see about yourself. Do not let others deter you, you won't know until you judge for yourself.