Minimal care, attention, and explanation of symptoms/condition. I am 32 years old and suffer from CPTSD. I went in last week after binge drinking (I was suicidal) with symptoms of alcohol poisoning, had been throwing up, dry heaving, and hyperventilating for 12 hrs. I had not been able to keep any food or fluids down in that time. They used a child's blood pressure band on me and it was way too tight and squeezed my arm to where I cried out. Told me nothing about my blood pressure reading and said to keep the band on bc they would use it again in exam room. Waiting room was not that busy; 1 hr later I was feeling much better, finally got seen after waiting 1.5 hrs. One nurse removed the blood pressure band and said it was not appropriate for me and got me a different band which fit better. I saw about 4 nurses and 1 dr; one nurse did not come back after she received my urine sample. Another nurse came in 10 mins later and asked what had been done for me; I said almost nothing but there was my urine ready for them. Every nurse and the Dr. I saw knew nothing about my condition and obviously had not even glanced at my chart. A sick person should not have to do all the work at a hospital. I was told my urine sample wasn't great for them to determine a UTI and something about white blood cell counts were high. No one checked my vitals until I mentioned a chronic respiratory issue and asked if it had anything to do with the white blood cell counts. Dr checked my breathing and offered an x-ray, but I said we would get it done elsewhere as that would be cheaper. I have no insurance and my Dad paid out of pocket for me to be 'seen'. At least the charge wasn't so high, so that was the best part of my experience there. Never got a pregnancy test result yea or nay. I asked the Dr. And two nurses for a copy of my urinalysis and was ignored. Finally someone told me the research lab would be open the following day (this was Sunday) and I could get a paper copy then if I wanted. I was also told about the patient portal. We paid on the way out and I asked about my labs. The receptionist asked for my email address and said she would send me a link to the portal where I could see my report. I gave it to her and she said 'done'. I never got the email. Monday, I called the hospital and was transferred to a different department where I left a message. It is now Friday and I've yet to receive my email or official results stating what was on my urinalysis. I never go to the hospital and this made me never want to go again. I finally got fluids and Zofran and a GI cocktail, then discharged after 45 mins of IV fluids. I had to beg for a glass of water bc I was still dehydrated and thirsty. By then, I was ready to go.
