Hospitals

[Greg44]

My only recommendation - avoid them at all costs.

Prior to dmil's death. Ambulance ride to ER, ER to room, room to ICU, back to room for one day - discharged to rehab center - next morning back to ER by ambulance,
to regular room, to ICU, to mortuary. 14 days of a roller coaster ride.

Abdominal pain - emergency surgery - 5" intestine removed, infection, body in shock from infection, kidney's shut down, death.

When the ICU doctor comes to her room, she was surrounded by her children. 3:00 in the morning, she is near death, room light is dim. Doctor barges in flips on the
lights and - and I kid you not said, "sorry I am late, I was attending to someone who actually had a chance of surviving". Makes some adjustments on her IV's dips
to make her comfortable, removes respirator and says "she probably will not regain consciousness, only about 6% do". Yep, she did - eyes pop wide open, frightened
by all the family there, unable to talk, passes within the hour.

Doctors may be use to death in the ICU, but I suggest they take some empathy training.

[frugal-one]

My sympathy to you and your family!

[Tammy]

That's horrible in so many ways. I'm so sorry.

[Gardnr]

I am so very sorry for the passing of your dmil.

As a RN I am appalled and embarrassed by the behavior of the Dr. I myself have never witnessed such crass and disrespectful behavior. My #1 charge as a RN is to advocate for my patients. When the dust has settled a bit from the shock and initial grief, I encourage you to either call the patient relations department or write a letter telling them of this unacceptable behavior. The behavior will be addressed.

[razz]

Wow, my condolences on experiencing any and all of this

[Tybee]

I am so very sorry for the passing of your dmil.

As a RN I am appalled and embarrassed by the behavior of the Dr. I myself have never witnessed such crass and disrespectful behavior. My #1 charge as a RN is to advocate for my patients. When the dust has settled a bit from the shock and initial grief, I encourage you to either call the patient relations department or write a letter telling them of this unacceptable behavior. The behavior will be addressed.

+1
My condolences on the loss of your mil.

[Sad Eyed Lady]

So sorry for you and the family to be treated in that manner. Not to mention your dmil. Last hours/moments should be better than that, for the patient and the family.

[Teacher Terry]

Gregg, that is horrible. Please report his actions so no one else has to go through this. They say your hearing is the last to go so she probably heard it.

[SteveinMN]

My condolences, Greg, both on your DMiL's passing and on the lousy way it all went down.

I definitely would report that doctor. How insensitive to everyone involved!

[beckyliz]

My condolences to you and your family. I agree - please report this to the hospital administrator. That is unacceptable.

[CathyA]

This is totally unacceptable, and I would write a letter to the hospital administrator. Totally unacceptable.
In my career as an R.N. (and a patient), I have learned that doctors can be horses asses, just like anyone else.
Gregg, I'm so sorry this happened to you and your family.
Just curious.......was this a smaller hospital?

[Greg44]

This is totally unacceptable, and I would write a letter to the hospital administrator. Totally unacceptable.
In my career as an R.N. (and a patient), I have learned that doctors can be horses asses, just like anyone else.
Gregg, I'm so sorry this happened to you and your family.
Just curious.......was this a smaller hospital?

Large regional hospital -