In hospital? Buy your own supplies of orthotist quipment

I was admitted to hospital with a fractured pelvis. The 'resident' orthotists appeared on the second day. I was 'measured' for compression socks. (Cost over R200 to measure and over R700 for the socks) A week later and after much pain and discomfort I found out they were two sizes too small. Then I was told I needed a walker. they brought one. SIX MONTHS later, straight after the Christmas season I got a bill for R2k- they said the medical aid never paid- if that was so I did not know it. They never, not once, contacted me to tell me there was a problem. Now they sick their debt collectors onto me. I checked the prices of the walker, I could have got one for R800. These people prey on medicated, patients, in pain and who feel helpless and charge like wounded bulls. They are a disgrace