In checking out my injuries, at the largest hospital chain in Texas, they only did xrays and MRIs of the left side of my body. I fractured my pelvis and when dismissed was referred to a 'Rehab Center'. This was very interesting. My insurance was paying for a private room and at 9 p.m. they brought in another bed and placed an 80 year old female and her family remained until 11 p.m. Oh, I forgot one thing, I arrived at 4 p.m. and didn't get any dinner that night.

After I spent 8 weeks with my Dad in the hospital a few years ago (pre-covid), I feel for anyone who requires hospitalization. There are some very dedicated nurses and staff, but in my experience they are in the minority. The patient NEEDS an outspoken family member to advocate for the patient, and make sure they get the required care. I especially feel for those who were patients during covid when no visitors were allowed. I strongly suspect many were literally neglected to death.

Have you heard about Candace Owens, and her recent hospital experience?
While she was giving birth to her child, the hospital tried to coerce her into unnecessary tests and drugs. When she declined, they harassed her and threatened her with CPS.

I have been going to Mayo Clinic in Arizona for years. In the past 3-4 years I have noticed a distinct lowering of medical care. I dont blame them, as costs have gotten out of hand, but its a sign of the times.

Remove the state from manipulating the hospital's activities, Allow the insurance companies to compete nationwide. Privatization and competition will solve these things.

I feel very fortunate with regard to medical treatment. I think I made the best possible choice retiring to Oklahoma City, as it's an outstanding center of medical technology.

When I needed a partial knee replacement, I was diagnosed on a Tuesday, and had the operation the next day. When I needed a pacemaker, that was taken care of immediately. I've never had a delay in treatment of any serious problem, and can get an appointment with a specialist within a few days.

Physical therapy is nearby, for post surgery recovery, and I live a couple of blocks from a healthy living center for seniors. I work out there several times a week, and am in better shape than I've been in 30 years.

Maybe Oklahoma hasn't been corrupted yet, as I've always been treated with courtesy, care, and respect, both as an inpatient and outpatient.

Everything has gone to hell! Mediocre healthcare has taken a nose dive into the depths of the deepest rabbit hole in this country.

So, are you saying your butt is beautiful? (just imagining how you would know that)...Laughing My, not so beautiful, off!... at the moment. (think shriveling grape)

Sincerely,.. hoping that you Are getting better.

AMA monopoly -- government granted of course!

My husband was in the ER this week, extreme dizziness, could not stand. Well, they ran brain scan, heart tests, and finally found a bladder infection, with perhaps a middle ear issue. Did IV antibiotics and sent him home with Rx. We are a small town, Ohio. I think we have to be our own advocates. Sad but true, the average MD has and iIQ of 110 now, same as teachers. Tehy do not usually do homework on drug nor pandemics, they listen to AMA. Tehy never got the covid19 shot right, it erases the immune system, masks are ineffective. I ased a medilacl professional this week if he had read the large German research on the vaccine,, he had not even heard of it, much less read it, I did. They concluded vaccine erases the immune system, but also, causes heart damage and incrased cancer rates. That does nto inclclude the blood clots. We are woefully on our own, with the fact half of them have I!a under 110.