I was recently hospitalized and one log jam I saw was getting patients dismissed. I had two specialist who said I said I could go home by 8:00 in the morning; however the doctor who admitted me was on day off and another doctor was covering for him. The admitting doctor finally dismissed me at 7:30 that night. I lay there thinking of all the ED patients waiting for a room. How could this be handled better? Any suggestion. Also the woman in the bed next to me had the same long wait to be released as her admitting physician did not come by til early evening. Two beds held for 10-12 hours unnecessarily. Also, I find the Villages ED no worse than in other cities I have used for my parents and husband.
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