As I sit here waiting for my final clearance from the surgeon so I can leave the hospital, I hear two different patients abusing the long suffering nursing staff. The patients are in the hospital because they are sick or injured. But their misery and complaints kept me awake all night and tried the patience of the nurses and aides. Health care professionals who already were over burdened by staffing shortages caused by illness and budget cuts. As I listen to staff's patient courteous response to these difficult patients I am impressed.
Given the long tough hours, difficult working conditions and sometimes downright abusive ingratitude, it amazes me anyone actually sticks to the profession. I am very, very grateful they do. I am especially grateful to all the RN's and health care professionals at Columbia Memorial Hospital who contributed to my care and comfort over the past week.
Here's what I think...
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ReplyDeleteI echo your sentiments...while waiting for my doctor to perform my colonoscopy Wednesday, I heard various voices from my closed cutain proximity complaining and lashing out at the nursing staff. The women who attended to me were very professional, efficient and friendly. I feel VERY fortunate to live in a country where quality medical care is available.
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