Posted by Mona on May 14th, 2010 in Uncategorized | 2 comments
Titanic-sized medical bill surprises couple
Chest pains land cruiser in ship’s infirmary — and with a bill for $1,200
By Anita Dunham-Potter
Travel columnist
Susan and Larry Smith were looking forward to their first-ever Cunard cruise across the Atlantic onboard the fabulous Queen Mary 2. But the fun stopped for the New York City couple the moment Larry had chest pains along with gastrointestinal malaise.
The Smiths immediately sought treatment at the ship’s infirmary, where the ship’s doctor ran an EKG and some tests. Fortunately Larry’s heart checked out okay, but he was dehydrated...