How to avoid paying medical bills in Shadows of Doubt

Scott "Dorian"

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There may come a time where you’ll find yourself in the hospital during a case. Perhaps the suspect got the better of you and filled you full of led. Or turrets opened fire on you and you couldn’t escape. When that happens, you won’t die, instead you’ll be sent to the hospital. Once you wake up from a short nap, you’ll be met with a large medical bill, but you don’t have to pay it.

Here’s how to skip out on paying your medical bills in Shadows of Doubt.

How to avoid paying medical bills in Shadows of Doubt

There is one simple solution to not paying your medical bill in Shadows of Doubt, and that is to run. As soon as the screen fades in again and you can control the detective, a screen will pop up with two responses you can choose from. The first asks you to pay your medical fees to completely recover while the second reads, “attempt escape without paying medical fees.” Choose the second option by pressing Left Click and you’ll be able to get out of the hospital bed by pressing Right Click.

Once you’re out of bed, you should immediately make a break for it. Choosing to flee without paying your medical bills will mean you are trespassing in the area. Guards will actively search for you and attack you if they spot you. You can fight back but as you may be outnumbered, so running is still your best option. If you fail and get knocked out again, you’ll just end up back in your hospital bed again, ready to do it all over again.

You can either head for the upper floors of the area and look for a vent or attempt to run past the staff at the main entrance.

For those who want to escape by vent, exit the bed area by taking the door to the right. Open it by pressing Left Click. From there, you’ll be in city hall. Take the stairs or elevator to the upper floors and find a vent. Enter a vent by pressing Left Click. Once you’re inside, make your way out of the hospital and into a side alleyway. As soon as your feet hit the street, you’ve successfully escaped without paying your medical bills. Though, guards may still be after you if you enter the hospital wing in the future. It’s best to lie low for a while.

Choosing to run out of the main floor follows the same structure, however, instead of using a vent, you’ll exit through the front doors. Exit the area by taking the door to the right and heading down the stairs by the elevator. Make for the main doorway ahead of you, running past the guards and staff to freedom beyond.

What happens at the hospital?

You’ll get sent to the hospital once you’ve been knocked unconscious. When that happens the following text will appear on your screen. “You are incapacitated, you’ll be taken to hospital. Here you’ll be asked to pay your medical fees (or you can try to escape without paying).” If you choose to flee, you will not gain any benefits by resting in the hospital bed. Choosing to sleep in the bed to recovery your strength will give your detective a buff to skills, making them stronger and more capable for a short time.