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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 153780"><p>I really like what Fran said. </p><p>I think if we are well enough, it is best to self advocate.</p><p>If we go to the hospital and are not thinking clearly and/or are in a state of emergency (like in an ER situation), then if at all possible, take someone with you. I do think there are some hospitals that are overworking their staff. AND it is true that they have to prioritize. However, your benign situation could end up a serious one if you are put at the bottom of the list. I recall that same elderly relative going to the ER and waiting 10 hours for treatment. husband didn't want to rock the boat. By the time he saw someone, he was dehydrated and spiking a fever. He went in originally for other problems. </p><p>When I went the other day to the ER with difficult child the other day, she took an xray and waited way toooo long to get the results. The nurse kept on telling us it was typical. WRONG. I sensed it was WRONG. So...I spoke up. Even checked with xray. It had been sent and got lost in ER. It made things move a lot faster when I spoke up. (Please keep in mind this nurse was top notch...but seriously overworked).</p><p>I agree. If you are at all able... advocate for yourself. As long as you don't do harm to yourself or others...I see no problem in it at all. Observing folks in an ER setting surely is a lesson in life!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 153780"] I really like what Fran said. I think if we are well enough, it is best to self advocate. If we go to the hospital and are not thinking clearly and/or are in a state of emergency (like in an ER situation), then if at all possible, take someone with you. I do think there are some hospitals that are overworking their staff. AND it is true that they have to prioritize. However, your benign situation could end up a serious one if you are put at the bottom of the list. I recall that same elderly relative going to the ER and waiting 10 hours for treatment. husband didn't want to rock the boat. By the time he saw someone, he was dehydrated and spiking a fever. He went in originally for other problems. When I went the other day to the ER with difficult child the other day, she took an xray and waited way toooo long to get the results. The nurse kept on telling us it was typical. WRONG. I sensed it was WRONG. So...I spoke up. Even checked with xray. It had been sent and got lost in ER. It made things move a lot faster when I spoke up. (Please keep in mind this nurse was top notch...but seriously overworked). I agree. If you are at all able... advocate for yourself. As long as you don't do harm to yourself or others...I see no problem in it at all. Observing folks in an ER setting surely is a lesson in life!!!! [/QUOTE]
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