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What do your Muslim friends think?

No seriously though, you have to be thankful but that doesn't mean you should part with your money that easily. I'm pretty sure the hospital has it's ass covered and you probably signed a document selling them your soul. If I were you I would have a frank discussion with the doctor about the issue of cost and how to get out of paying the whole bill.

Don't mention lawyers or anything of that nature because people tend to get defensive. Rather, act poor and unable to pay. The doctor will almost likely tell you what your options are. If the doctors answers aren't satisfactory, I would read the documents I signed before consulting a lawyers. Make an appointment with the hospital administrator or someone with power and explain the situation. In all likely hood your concerns will be addressed by them but if they aren't and you are stuck with 70K bill, it's time to bring out the big guns and consult a lawyer.