No where else to go

The issue of not having healthcare usually only manifests itself when an individual falls ill or is injured. At that point, trying to seek medical care can be extremely difficult, if not near impossible. The fact that many individuals are forced to go to the ER to seek basic care is definitely a flaw in the healthcare system, but the reality is that almost all doctors offices require some form of healthcare. When there is no one and no where to turn to, a sick/injured person will a) continue on without seeking medical attention, making the best of what they can or b) go to the place they know they must be treated, the ER. While one time problems can be "solved" this way, the next issue is preventative care. Across the board, there are people in our country who do not utilize preventative care, and as this problem grows, so do the risks. Additionally, all of this is tied into the overwhelming issue of healthcare our nation's leaders are working through. Specifically, the high cost and the potential undocumented status lead to a lack of healthcare among the Latino community--however expense and fear are not justified reasons for having less concern for one's health.