People suspected of crimes are told, "If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you." Why can't we appoint doctors to those 'suspected' of being sick?
there is a constitutional right to due process, which is where the right to have an attorney appointed w.o cost essentially comes from (see: gideon vs. wainright) or read the book "gideon's trumpet"
there is no right to health in the constitution.
you certainly COULD appoint dr's to those who were sick
it's just not constitutionally mandated, as attorneys are (at least per judicial review via gideon v wainwright)
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