So July 8th- 14th I was in the hospital, my last 48 hours there I saw 3 different doctors who were going to decide if I went home to unsafe environment or if they'd keep me there longer.
So finally last day there the newest doctor decided because hospital policy he'd discharge me even though I lived alone and was experiencing frequent falls, I fell that morning in the hospital. He refused to listen to my nurse who felt I wasn't ready to be discharged. He told me that not having help at home wasn't a hospital problem, it was a social problem, blaming hospital policy for his decision. He told me I could appeal his decision and I'd go to another unit and would not receive any further treatment or care, I'd just take up space in the hospital.
I chose not to appeal even though I was scared going home alone and was in tears ..My nurse was in tears and trying her best to get the doctor to listen to her. She told me I have a really bad feeling you're going to end up back here with severe injuries that we could have prevented.
This asshole recommended therapy and counseling in my discharge papers because I felt unsafe to be home alone because of my current health issues.
My primary Dr was pissed and even though she works for the same company, said I have a case of malpractice against the hospital.
#POTS #Stroke #CRPS #MDD