"I will have to say I've had better hospital stays...I was "never offered" a bath. My husband bathed me. My bed was changed 1 time in 5 days, with my husbands help the 1 time it was done. Guess I should say one time in 3 days and not count the 1st day and the day I left. When I developed some problems and had to have some x-rays done the staff in r-ray department acted like it was an imposition to be called in. Physical therapy was a joke as far as I'm concerned. They were no help at all.I will give everyone the benefit of the doubt as my stay was during Thanksgiving holidays. However thats not really a good excuse... I am a retired nurse,(RN),so I know how the system works...All in all, I had one nurse on the 2nd shift that acted like they knew what they were doing and provided nursing care in the manner required. I was in luck because she works 7 on and 7 off. She was a gem..."
"I have a consult with Dr.A.Williams 11/13/02
I am looking forward to our visit. Every thing I have heard has been positive...and reassuring.Will post more after the 13th.
11/14/02 First impression-busy...,we had a group discussion to explain everything...to save time.This was OK...,he was confident,informative,answered all questions,explained the procedure,pro's and cons of the different types of surgery the dangers and risks, expected outcome,what our part required,he stressed the importance of follow-up and aftercare and getting involved with a support group.The staff was friendly, courteous, Jennifer, very friendly and professional, Wanda was also very informative, caring and helpful.Dr. Williams was very at ease,sure,and informative, over all I would rate him an 9. After surgery I'll re-evaluate...lol. I would like to have had a more one on one visit or at least at some point during the consult,to discuss concerns individually.However he did answer all questions patiently so thats what counts. Which is better surgical competance or bedside manner? Competence by far...both will be a bonus! Bedside manner to me (being a retired nurse) seems to reasure the patient and puts them at ease, you seem to have better compliance...especially if you feel that the staff is concerned about you and your care and well being and not just another job, or a means of income..."
