I went to this hospital for a stomach flu where I ...

I went to this hospital for a stomach flu where I was fainting due to dehydration. I could not hold liquid down so I needed hydration immediately because I was passing out so much and it was becoming dangerous. I was seen immediately and given several unnecessary tests that I knew would come out negative. When I asked them to please not do those tests, the nurse became very aggressive and said "Those were the doctor's orders and you had a choice to come here or stay home. You can walk out now." In order to get medical help, I was asked to sign the consent and that's when I signed life away. For a 3 hour stay, not even inpatient, I got a bill for 4,000. I am trying to get charity approval from the hospital to reduce the bill but they are still asking that I make a "good faith payment" until my eligibility is determined. Big rip off. Don't get ripped off folks. Go to another hospital and do your research first or you will end up with a mountain of debt that must be paid or else you will be dealing with collections.