Speaking on the condition of anonymity, several doctors confirmed that there were cases of patients absconding from the ward. He said there were also patients at the billing division with no money, asking for the charges to be written off. As a result, she said the hospital would issue these patients a “Lampiran A”, effectively exempting them from making any payments, although the form is not a means to waive payment. He stated that the form is strictly for emergencies requiring life-saving treatment and does not serve to waive any payment obligations. “However, the use of the Lampiran A form is critical to ensure that doctors can act immediately in life-threatening situations without administrative delay,” he said.

Source: The Star March 18, 2026 02:35 UTC