This story really angers me.

By now everyone has heard of it......

I have to watch myself when I see S like this. This is one of the most unforgiveable sins here in the United States.

It really makes me ashamed of having worked in the 'industry' for so many years and seeing that there are AHs that took no notice of that poor woman.
Not only the employees, but the other 'people' who sat there and did nothing.

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During my employment, I was told more than once that I was "not to get involved with patient care" because of the rules. ARRRGGGGHHHH!

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The blame starts at the people/receptionists who register the patients.

The inform the nurses and the nurses tell the doctors.

IF A RECEPTIONIST GIVES THE PAPERWORK TO THE NURSE AND the nurse fails to let anyone else know.......But, the receptionist should have known and seen this woman in the waiting room- there were three effing shifts that were on duty while this woman was sitting there, dying.

Even more sickening is the way that the nursing/doctors notes were written to make it sound like something else had transpired.

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Never, ever take things for granted when you are under or seeking medical care. Too many times we take doctor's opinions as gospel.

I don't mean for you to diagnose or medicate yourself without a medical consultation, But do not hesitate to inform yourself and do not hesitate to
ask questions when the care of a loved one becomes your priority.

The media has made it a priority to take the hospital to task but where was the family of the woman? 24 hours is more than enough to give someone a call.

UGH!