2/5 daniellib32 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
My
experience
at
Bethesda
Hospital
Claremont
left
me
with
mixed
feelings.
To
begin
with,
I
must
commend
the
specialist
I
consulted,
Dr.
Okamoto.
His
approach
was
fantastic,
as
he
attentively
addressed
my
needs
and
listened
to
my
situation.
Dr.
Okamoto
provided
clear
and
informative
guidance
on
what
I
could
and
couldn't
do,
instilling
a
sense
of
confidence
in
me
throughout
the
process.
The
Anaesthetist,
Dr.
Wenzel,
also
contributed
to
my
positive
experience
by
demonstrating
a
considerate
approach.
He
noticed
my
nervousness
and
adjusted
the
medication
based
on
my
feedback,
making
me
feel
well-cared
for.
However,
my
satisfaction
took
a
downturn
post-surgery.
Upon
waking,
I
struggled
to
articulate
my
name
and
respond
to
questions.
Once
back
in
my
room,
the
nurse
hastily
called
my
wife
and
seemed
determined
to
discharge
me
promptly.
I
felt
immense
pressure
to
leave,
as
if
I
were
the
last
patient
remaining.
Despite
expressing
my
unpreparedness,
the
nurse
insisted
I
attempt
to
use
the
restroom.
The
difficulty
I
faced
in
walking
and
removing
the
robe,
coupled
with
the
nurse's
comment
about
my
exposure,
added
to
my
discomfort.
Although
I
could
only
produce
a
few
drops
of
urine,
the
nurse
deemed
it
sufficient.
Feeling
dizzy
and
disoriented,
I
sensed
dehydration
and
voiced
my
concern
about
being
rushed
out.
The
nurse
avoided
giving
a
direct
answer
when
I
inquired
about
my
safety
and
posed
the
question,
"Do
I
want
to
go
home?"
Examining
the
paperwork,
which
I
assumed
was
the
discharge
summary,
revealed
inaccuracies,
strengthening
my
suspicion
that
they
were
eager
to
expedite
my
departure
due
to
the
late
hour.
The
subsequent
night
proved
to
be
one
of
the
most
uncomfortable
sleeps
I've
experienced,
marked
by
leg
cramps,
stomach
cramps,
and
inexplicable
hiccups.
While
I
anticipated
some
discomfort
post-surgery,
the
intensity
of
these
symptoms
raised
concerns.
I
reached
out
to
after-hours
care
for
advice,
believing
that
my
early
discharge
might
have
contributed
to
this
distressing
experience.
It
leaves
me
questioning
whether
such
a
swift
discharge
borders
on
medical
negligence.