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Originally Posted by Peggy D
Why does everyone blame the Federal Affordable Care Act? What is being predicted for the future is taking place NOW!
I worked for an intercity hospital that was a private hospital. Many years ago, it came down that we had to accept anyone who walked through the door--insurance or none. Guess what? Services, pays and positions were cut to make up for lost revenue. Nothing new.
As for the Villages Hospital, I have always defended them in the past, knowing first hand how busy the ED is. But that changed after my son was visiting and was injured. After being triaged, he sat in the waiting room for 4 hours with a closed head injury. That injury takes priority over someone with a cough for two weeks--go to your doctor. Shame on them.
It wasn't until he identified himself as an RN did they consider doing a CATscan!!
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I am surprised by the fact that you knew "the cough for two weeks" went first. I can't imagine what it feels like to have a child injured (no matter what age) and then have to wait. However--please know there is protocol for triage--not just coughing. Yes--patients who can see urgent care or their MD need to go and leave the ER for true emergencies....
