tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post8320592556173309867..comments2023-06-29T08:02:35.332-04:00Comments on The Writer Chic: Is the Customer Always Right?The Writer Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15215717851386518982noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-35732151313661263442009-01-23T21:56:00.000-05:002009-01-23T21:56:00.000-05:00I'm just now reading this entry on your blog, ...I'm just now reading this entry on your blog, and it INFURIATES me. What you experienced is based purely & simply on negligence. My mom is a former ER/Triage nurse, and while mistakes are made, a patient who is bleeding all over the floor takes priority over broken bones, bsd coughs & the likes.<BR/><BR/>Although you've been reassured that it went to the sentinel, I would follow up with an extremely strong letter that is addressed to directly to the President & CEO of the hospital with a cc to every possible department that should have been responsible for your care. I am so sorry that you had to go through all of that, and I wish I could have been there to scream and yell for you. And believe me, I would have yelled.Kristin (kekis)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14063547563759813530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-11642761616591665652009-01-13T09:56:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:56:00.000-05:00Monica, I am so, so sorry about your loss and expe...Monica, I am so, so sorry about your loss and experience.<BR/><BR/>I have a wonderful OB in downtown Nashville near Baptist if you're interested in a recommendation. I loved him dearly and he was so wonderful in the recent birth of Libbie.<BR/><BR/>JessieJessie Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805989975484713982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-35189167506767781152009-01-09T16:21:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:21:00.000-05:00Are you kidding me??Are you kidding me??Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943860371047201400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-73875501423149067702009-01-08T18:26:00.000-05:002009-01-08T18:26:00.000-05:00Monica,I am so sorry for all that you endured...so...Monica,<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry for all that you endured...sorry for the loss of your babies...and terribly sorry for the horrible hospital experience. There is no excuse for such incompetence, insensitivity, and carelessness. Praying the Lord will guide you in resolving this, and that the hospital and those involved will be held accountable and learn from their negligence. <BR/><BR/>Praying His Peace for You,<BR/>KellyKelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-16014080148220346742009-01-07T20:26:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:26:00.000-05:00I've got your number written down to call you tomo...I've got your number written down to call you tomorrow (Thursday). I wanted to make sure you got home and were settled before being bombarded with an internet stranger! :)<BR/>Talk to you tomorrow!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595146379776585343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-68123289390741141922009-01-07T19:45:00.000-05:002009-01-07T19:45:00.000-05:00Wow, I don't even really know what to say...I woul...Wow, I don't even really know what to say...I would definitely not want to pay for that kind of service, either..and especially those extreme amounts! Best of luck in resolving this!amy (metz) walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825008039606020391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-50075928671701426732009-01-07T18:38:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:38:00.000-05:00Hi sweetie. I am nearly in tears reading this and ...Hi sweetie. I am nearly in tears reading this and reliving your experience again. I don't think it's a matter of service, I think it's a matter of severe incompetence and negligence and they are lucky they didn't kill someone - YOU. I had a very bad experience with my ruptured appendix where I was left with an 8" open hole after the surgery and then sewn up without anesthesia in my hospital room two days later - like a scene from medieval times. We didn't sue. I have regretted that every day of my life, considering that doctor is now behind bars because other patients after me DID sue. You deserve reparations, if not extra money for emotional damages. Sorry this reply is so long on your blog. You know I'm here to talk any time. I fully agree with legal action on a moral level - not much dilemma there in my opinion. Lots of love, D.lalaladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939809945530105293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-19174233974612214632009-01-07T14:01:00.000-05:002009-01-07T14:01:00.000-05:00Monica,I'm so very sorry to hear about all of this...Monica,<BR/><BR/>I'm so very sorry to hear about all of this. You are doing the right thing, and I wish you the best of luck with the outcome.<BR/><BR/>ValValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657991888484994774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-61393375006312103212009-01-07T12:41:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:41:00.000-05:00Oh Monica, I had no idea! I'm so sorry you went th...Oh Monica, I had no idea! I'm so sorry you went through all of that! I'm so mad at the hospital and so sad that you had to have such a horrible experience. I hope you send Seth to college with the money you win with a lawsuit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-65583164390305177312009-01-06T17:56:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:56:00.000-05:00Monica, Thank you first for sharing a part of your...Monica, <BR/>Thank you first for sharing a part of your story. I know it must be hard to relieve it. <BR/>After the birth of our twins we received care that was not up to par from one particular nurse and some questions went unanswered. After following up, Baptist Hospital here in Nashville paid for all of our in-house bills. <BR/>When we meet (yeah!) if you would like to know more about the story, please ask; I won't hesitate in sharing. Plus, I can give you the names of some doctors!<BR/>It's a difficult decision but I've learned that you are the only one who can be the advocate for your care, both in the past and in the future. You have every right to demand good service when it comes to your health.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595146379776585343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-6107064891919346292009-01-06T15:44:00.000-05:002009-01-06T15:44:00.000-05:00I am so upset reading about all you went through. ...I am so upset reading about all you went through. It really hit home as I am nine weeks along right now. I agree with Kendra's advice. Much prayers and love to you.phasejumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388936418114041511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-67644653764661923722009-01-06T14:26:00.000-05:002009-01-06T14:26:00.000-05:00Oh Monica...I made it through the whole post, in t...Oh Monica...I made it through the whole post, in tears.<BR/>I am jus so upset for you. I know you are "ok", and you have most likely made it through the worst of all this, but my heart still breaks for you. I remember after our miscarriage (which I used medication and did at home...good choice for me at that time, but I am not sure I would choose it again...PRAYING TO GOD I never have to make that choice...) just feeling like my body had turned on me, and then to feel so violated after is just insult to absolute injury. I simply can not fathom what all that must have been like for you. I really can't. To feel such loss and confusion and heartache in your own soul...and then to have such confusion and chaos around you, by the very people who are supposed to be taking CARE of you...so WRONG!!!<BR/>Monica, I will pray about wisdom for this. I personally think that any form of settling for your bill is not enough, I really do. The people at the hospital were humans, and humans make mistakes...but this is a story of one too many mistakes, and potentially lethal ones. It can not go without notice. <BR/>I would inform the billing office that you are holding off on paying the bill as legal action is being pursued, and then pursue it. <BR/>My father is an attorney, and I know they have bad reputations of being ambulance chasers, but the truth is there are good ones out there, Christian men and women who got into the field to HELP people who are being or were wronged. You and Jim-without a doubt- fall into that category. <BR/>Also, if the hospital is forced to reimburse you in some way, or takes any type of hit for their incredible errors, they will be much more likely to shape up and to avoid getting "hit" again.<BR/>There's my two cents and then some...<BR/>hugs- kendraKendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341163555258432231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-67134222546011197512009-01-06T13:09:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:09:00.000-05:00Monica,Let me begin by saying that I am so sorry f...Monica,<BR/><BR/>Let me begin by saying that I am so sorry for your losses and so sorry, saddened, and upset by the care (or lack of) that you received during a time like this. <BR/><BR/>It's definitely a difficult decision to make as to how to move forward with all of this. My only advice without it sounding simple, or over-used would be to really pray about what God wants you to do in this situation... as I'm sure you have done. <BR/><BR/>I hope that you find a very caring, sympathetic, understanding and a doctor who is in your corner. They are out there! Thank you for sharing your story because I'm sure it wasn't easy.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419455608896457072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-8066146583901700072009-01-06T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-06T12:29:00.000-05:00I would say definitely go with the legal action. ...I would say definitely go with the legal action. I think the hospitals and trained medical professionals put far too little emphasis on unborn babies - after all, in their minds, it is "just a fetus." But we know that it is LIFE! and demands the respect and care that they would give any other patient.<BR/>I am so sorry that you had to go through this. I have had some bad doctor experiences but nothing like this. I am relieved that you survived it and hope that you find a quality OB-GYN and women's health services there in TN. <BR/>Hugs to you, JeanetteMrs. Frogsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067224159061270063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-81601226458224507712009-01-06T11:50:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:50:00.000-05:00First of all, I am so sorry for your losses. I ca...First of all, I am so sorry for your losses. I can't imagine having to go through that in the best of circumstances, let alone the worst. I would seek legal action if I were you, too. No question about it. <BR/><BR/>My husband and I had a miscarriage before we had our daughter, and the lab had a similar "mix up" and didn't perform the testing on the fetus in time. So we were left without answers too. In retrospect, we should have done more to fight the system, but in our grief we did not. I applaud whatever you decide to do. Thanks for sharing such a difficult part of your life with us.<BR/>CarrieBuzzings of a Queen Bee!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01620329144708471804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-7282278675283699312009-01-06T11:34:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:34:00.000-05:00You've known my POV on this from the start. Get '...You've known my POV on this from the start. Get 'em. *hugs* Let me know if there is anything I can do from up here.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393648841010865095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659002609114323697.post-73238435324383832532009-01-06T11:07:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:07:00.000-05:00You received horrible service - if you can even ca...You received horrible service - if you can even call it "service." I'd fight for it. I would refuse to pay or atleast pay a smaller amount. It's crazy that they were careless and reckless enough to screw up that many times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com