[m0dem]

What a rip off.
One time, on my sister's bill, there was $15 for a small cup of orange juice (it was one of those tiny disposable cups)....

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In Aussie land, the cost Is very much the same In all public hospitals. Around the figure you've mentioned.

When I was In hospital, the TV was left on (from the previous patient) so I just let It be. Then they tried to slap me with the bill and I basically told them where to go. I said that I didn't ask for It, so why should I pay for a service I didn't request? Of course, they didn't get a single penny from me.

Good for you.