Posted by KayeBaby on December 13, 2006, at 0:53:47
In reply to Re: I don't like what I hear!, posted by Maxime on December 12, 2006, at 22:56:04
> I'll admit, I have been mistreated in the ER because of my mental illness label that flashes on my forehead. I was once going through an MS episode and they accused me taking an OD!
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> But now I do advocacy work and I work in the hospitals and teach doctors and nurses on how to deal with people with mental illness. That we are not mental illnesses! That yes, sometimes a broken arm is just a broken arm!
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> Try doing some work in the community and get people to understand. Don't just blame the system. CHANGE THE SYSTEM!
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> MaximeI'm not sue happy either but anyone with a licence found to be guilty of vindictive medical treatment should have that licence revoked!
I have recently entered into the medical field and just finished clinicals in the ER as well as with the paramedics.
Dissalusioned?Yes. But I was that way with the friggin level of courtesy and care I witnessed as a hairstylist for 20 years. Least the hairdressers were friendly. :)
I'll do my part, Maxine.
I have been and will continue in this field repeating to myself "I will never become like they are. I will never become like they are...." Ugly personnel that is.But as much as we know that frivolous lawsuits are harming the field, underreporting of poor quality or vindictive care is too.
I too, am sorry you were treated this way dbc.
Please report this to the hospital.
Allow them a chance to address your concern. It is a valid one.Peace,
Kaye
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