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> but you make the choice

No US doctor would ever tell you how much any procedure would cost (even though they know, at least "in-network" doctors).

But if in your EMT you inform the patient of the potential costs of the ride, then yea, I agree they make an informed choice.

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I’d argue nobody getting into an ambulance is making an informed choice.

Under distress, yes. But honestly, I did piloting a little (airplane and various soaring aircrafts), and think that thinking there is also under distress, and that's ok, you still need to make decisions, that's life.

You’re getting in an ambulance, not calling a cab. You’re probably unconscious, maybe at least disoriented, overwhelmed, concerned about what’s happening more than doing math. Also you’re there on the floor bleeding, what’s your alternative? “Nah don’t worry, I’ll figure out this exposed fracture in the uber, I got points with them so it’s cheaper”?

Parent talked about conscious and aware.

I had fractures several times, and I did think about the costs. In fact, the last one was pretty bad, andy first thought was "good thing I'm in a country with good medical care, even though expensive".

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