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you folks were very lucky...your message reminds me that awhile back somebody said they had a form or a card that you should fill out and keep with you when you go to the hospital....I thought I emailed someone for a copy but never received one.....does anyone remember this and how to get a copy of it. Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Anibal <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 6:21 PM Subject: Hospitals!!!!!!! > One year ago Aug 7 Cecily had a stroke while in the hospital for > pneumonia. The neuro ( not our neuro) called in, immediately decided she > needed more sinemet. She said that every neuro had different ideas about > dosage of PD medicines. Being in a state of shock I didn't realize what she > was saying. After it sunk in I eventuall got our MD to change it back. I > also told him that under no circumstances was that person to be allowed > near any of my family - get a witch doctor first. > In Feb she was in the hospital again and altho I had given the nurse a > writtten program of her medications, I caught them giving her a wrong dosage > at a wrong time. Asking around I found that they had a different regimen > than the one I had given. When as and if she is ever in the hospital - any > hospital - again you can bet your bottom dollar I will see that they do > what they are supposed to - not what THEY think they should. > They told me that they were familiar with PWP's and their medication > requirements but from now on I ain't taking anybody's word. > Sooo to all you PWP's and CGs make for d___ sure that in case of any > hospitalization, that the staff is aware of the requirements and possible > inherent dangers of the medications. > Bob Anibal >