My father who is 85,was recently in st Vincent's hospital for approx 4 weeks,he was initially admitted after he fell at home.his stay was initially only to be for a short time,as we were told he needed convalescent care elsewhere.after two days in Vincent's,he contracted the winter vomiting bug,which delayed his transfer,the ward has to be clear for 72 hrs before anyone can be moved,he contracted this bug,another two times,before we could get him accepted for respite.he has now received a bill for €750. even though he has a medical card,his only income is his contributory pension.is this right,are there charges now for medical card holders?