In reply to the slap with a wet noodle from Mary Ann and Charles Meyer I
offer:
1) Your reference to interns and residents.
the person who changed Cec's sinemet was a (supposedly ) full fledged
practising neurologist who was called for a consult for the stroke. I feel
that she was unethical in changing the PD without checking with either our
MD or Neuro
2) Hospital medication schedules.
When Cec was admitted and I gave the head nurse a written schedule of
her meds, she said " No problem" When I discovered the screwed up schedule
they offered no excuse or explanation. I would gladly have suggested a
schedule more acceptable to them and still suitable for Cec. As for her
taking her meds by herself, I would like to point out that my lady is 79,
had cancer 3 years ago and on Aug 7 1998 had a massive stroke. She relies on
me to see to her meds. As of this date she sometimes takes them herself but
is not reliable, I have to continuous check.
I forgot to mention that in another hospital stay this past year, I
discovered that the pharmacist took it upon himself to change one of her
medications .
Our family doctor agrees with my indignation and assures me that in the
event of any future hospitalization he will see to it that any schedule that
I provide will be carried out.
I fully appreciate the " other side" however I was never offered any
objection to the written schedule that I gave them.
Bob Anibal
