I have ALWAYS had a family member (mostly my significant other or my husband) present during any hospital procedure or stay. Because they simply do not have a clue about spinal cord injuries. In fact, it's pretty scary how much they don't have a clue about anything!
A very high percentage of folks die in hospitals because of negligence or malpractice that gets swept under the carpet. They explain it away somehow and there is nothing one can do after the damage is done especially if it is death. Lori Michaelson Age - 43 C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ -------Original Message------- From: Merrill Burghardt Date: 3/16/2008 5:02:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] Hospitals and Quads Are you suggesting to have caregiver present at a procedure? In scrubs? Merrill From: RONALD L PRACHT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] Hospitals and Quads Anytime a quad gets any procedure done at the hospital I think it is wise to have someone there as your backup. Someone that knows your disability and the in and outs. Many of these people at the hospital have no clue about spinal injuries and have a deaf ear when you explain anything. When your life is at stake you cant be to careful. ron c7
