[Karron]

I just obtained my records....
I did not see any of the 3 doctors who signed orders and history!!
Charting was minimal.....
No surprise!!

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by Karron

I just obtained my records....
I did not see any of the 3 doctors who signed orders and history!!
Charting was minimal.....
No surprise!!

But my bet is, the billing was done fast and as heftily as possible.

[Karron]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

But my bet is, the billing was done fast and as heftily as possible.

Probably!

[westcoastsunshine]

My husband just spent 2 weeks on the 3rd floor in ICU hospitalized with
Severe pneumonia.

I have only good things to say about the overall care.
The nurses and doctors were all very compassionate.
Yes, there was a slight wait for a bed while we were
In emergency.

Most nurses even asked if they could get me a coffee
Probably because the stress was written all over my face.
There was a beautiful sunroom where I could go when
I needed a break.

Btw, during various times throughout the day I noticed
A couple of times a completely empty emergency room
Or at most perhaps 10 people waiting. I was in awe as I
Am so used to seeing crowded emergency waiting rooms
And even patients on stretchers in hallways because no
Rooms are available.

I was very impressed with our Villages Hospital.

WCS

[rubicon]

After reviewing the contradictory perceptions here I suspect the Rashomon Effect has taken over.

I was sold on the Munroe System because of the manner in which they cared for my brother. I have utilized only physicians and hospital associated with them and have not been disappointed.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by rubicon

After reviewing the contradictory perceptions here I suspect the Rashomon Effect has taken over.

I was sold on the Munroe System because of the manner in which they cared for my brother. I have utilized only physicians and hospital associated with them and have not been disappointed.

I'll admit I had to look that one up. I guess I'm more educated today than yesterday Thanks.

But the bottom line is that if you have a good experience you are more likely to use that business again. That's just common sense.

[champion6]

There is one more "factor" that I have observed, in other words, this is just my opinion: "Medical care is alway better 'somewhere else.'" This is the perception that the best hospital or the best specialist that you need are not those available locally, but rather those that require you to travel a greater distance to obtain their services. This is akin the the adage: "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence."

[onslowe]

What Rubicon wrote is true, I believe. No one can deny another's bad experience nor someone else's good experience at any hospital. All that can be added, perhaps, is maybe a list of mitigating factors ( overcrowding in the ER on one particular night etc.) Doesn't change a bad experience nor probably justify most of them.

From my own experience, both times I've needed TVRH's ER I was very well and very promptly attended to - once even when it was crowded.

This summer, I had by-pass surgery in Leesburg Hospital. The cardiac care unit was fantastic. I had subsequent need for its ER and I would not wish my experience on my worst enemy. I not only caught a crowded night but a somewhat cavalier doctor.

I then, later this summer, spent 14 days in TVRH for an intestinal problem and that was via the ER. My care from the doctors to the nurses (including Russ here) and the aides was equal and at times far better than I experienced at NYU Medical in NYC or at Long Island hospitals.

Again, my experience. I have a set of doctors I consider to be highly professional, knowledgeable and caring and they are all connected to TVRH.

[ronsroni]

can you say attorney? If she stroked, there likely would have been a stroke buster given IV in an effort to curb the event. I am not a litigious person but THIS screams SUE ME. justsayin

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by ronsroni

can you say attorney? If she stroked, there likely would have been a stroke buster given IV in an effort to curb the event. I am not a litigious person but THIS screams SUE ME. justsayin

1. Only a ischemic stroke (blockage of blood to the brain) would receive tPa (the drug not mentioned).

2. A ct (cat scan) needs to be done to prove bleed vs. blockage.

3. tPa can only be given within the first 3 hours of an event to be of any use.


Just wanted to mention these 3 things (to be accurate). Justsayin!

[lance.boyle]

Regardless of the issues discussed above..just wait 'til the Non-Affordable Care Act kicks in for sure and see how your medical services are affected. From hospitals to docs I am certain it is a disaster in the making.

[TheCollierCpl]

... And this is before Obama Care cuts the $800 bil from Medicare! Good reason for the Marcus Welby plan. We've used concierge medicine for ten years now, one big benefit besides docs cell phoe, if you need emergency service, they call ahead and are ready for you.