I won’t go into any details, but I had a HORRIBLE experience at an ER a while back. This was at the largest hospital around and one of the major trauma centers in the area. They were treating me like some addict looking for a fix of pain meds. I kept telling them I had plenty of drugs at home - what I wanted was some treatment.

As soon as business offices opened that day, I called the ER administrator. Not the medical director, but the person in charge of the ER section as a business. I explained, in detail, all of the non-treatment and disrespect I got. She was appalled about what happened and vowed that there would be something done.

I never got a follow-up, but her reaction told me that she would certainly do something. I urge you to go ahead and fill out the survey card, but also write a separate letter or at least make a phone call to the department manager. They will want to know what is going on in their place of business. That survey card may only go to a marking firm, and your comments may not be seen by the "right" person.

Mike

I don't know what can be done.
Honestly, most big city ER's get probably two dozen drug seekers a day.

You'd better have your regular care giver waiting by the phone, i.e. have Him/Her, order you to the ER!
Then, they'll give orders!

Other than that, It will ALL Be for nil.
Might as well stay at home and wait it out.

Other than that,
You MUST save a bit of your pain meds for "breakthrough" pain!
(Out of a Mos. Supply, save a day or two's worth.) Some month, you'll use them, other's you'll be able to save.

My doctor told me, that's MY responsibility!
(they ain't stupid ya know!) So, don't be!

When you feel a bit better, save that pill!
I'm not gonna say, what I've got saved, but, it's enough to get me through a short time.

You All Should Too!

Pete

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