The Unexpected Gifts From Medical Errors
A down's syndrome man went into the Pennsylvania-based hospital as he had many times before over his sixty years for surgery to drain his shunt . Only this time, he was released with an untreated hospital acquired infection the day after his surgery. He has been refused further care from the providers that were a part of the stay that led to the HAI . He hasn't been able to work since. A 92 yo woman on Medicare was made to pay upfront the costs for cataract surgery. She didn't have the money to pay but she fortunately had family in the area whom helped put up the cash. A pediatric cardiac patient visits a hospital several times for care. This time she received the wrong dose of morphine for pain. She comes home with a strong heart but a damaged brain. Its been a long month. These are just a couple examples of what patients and family in Pennsylvania have been facing. While the month has been escaping me, each day I consider posting on the blog. However, the calls and ema...