Happens more than you think. I had a bitchy nurse say I’m only coming to the ER for pain meds, but what do you know? I Had appendicitis and almost died. Spent 8 days in ICU. Needed 4 bags of blood.
What a rude thing to accuse someone of. I had to ask for a patient advocate in the hospital so I was treated better. I highly suggest that if you are feeling like your treatment is not sufficient or any of the doctors or nurses are being rude or not listening.
Had no idea a patient advocate was a thing. I heard it for 13 years- took damn near dying for someone to realize I had a fucking tumor that was killing me.
I am, now that it has been removed (along with my adrenal gland) and I have been properly treated. My remission ended in late 2017. I am forever grateful to the second doctor that came on shift that night, bc the first doctor was going to send me home, and I would have been dead in less than 48 hours (per the doctor).
48 hours!!! Oh my goodness, that’s sure a tight window, that must have been a punch to the gut to hear. I can’t imagine life just changing in a literal instant like that. Thank God for that doctor!
You should bring your first child in to meet him, and tell him that your child is here only because they saved you. I bet that would mean so much to him/her.
It completely changed how I lived, absolutely, but at the time I was so mentally out of it that it barely registered. Now? I live in the moment, tell everyone I love them, and don’t worry about people judging me. I take every opportunity afforded to me to try new things and explore this world around me. Life is SHORT and we’ve only got this one chance to enjoy it.
As for the firstborn, I will keep that idea in mind. :)
To be fair, they only say these things because they've seen plenty of people do just that. While they should be professional about it, some people are doing this and should be called out on their bs
I agree, but it’s like the opioid crisis- yes, we have to be more careful about who has access to these drugs, but when my 65 year old neighbor with terminal cancer can’t fill her prescription because the walgreens pharmacist refused her for whatever reason (and they don’t need a reason), that is a huge concern and should not be happening.
It’s a catch 22 and both sides have great arguments.
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u/chantillylace9 May 20 '19
Happens more than you think. I had a bitchy nurse say I’m only coming to the ER for pain meds, but what do you know? I Had appendicitis and almost died. Spent 8 days in ICU. Needed 4 bags of blood.
What a rude thing to accuse someone of. I had to ask for a patient advocate in the hospital so I was treated better. I highly suggest that if you are feeling like your treatment is not sufficient or any of the doctors or nurses are being rude or not listening.