[Mudder]

Just returned from a 4 day stay, admitted thru ED. Yes, quite a wait in ED, agree with the article in paper that most people needed Urgent Care, not ED. We called Urgent Care of The Villages hospital at 7:45 and they said taking no more patients as they close at 8 PM. That's part of the problem, most Urgent Care centers close about 8 PM. While I waited in ED there were a few sprained wrists and arms, numerous cuts and bruises, a bad back, kids with stomach aches, etc...
Once taken to room I could not have gotten better care anywhere. The Hospitalist who was assigned to me was outstanding, extremely patient with questions, explained everything he was ordering and why he was ordering, etc...the specialist consult was there about an hour after requested, he too was very good. They figured out the problem in a timely manner and I am now well on way to complete recovery.
I was in there in Jan. of 2012 and there was a big difference in everything, so much better this time.
My only regret is that I didn't have RussBoston as my nurse ! But I can assure you that his fellows nurses that I interacted with were all very good in level of care, attitude and staying on top of things.
So, fear not if you find yourself in there, you will have excellent care.