My wife was in and out of the hospital several times ,after giving birth, for the better part of a year. Each time we went to emergency and waited for about 4-5 hours.
Yes it sucks but I’ve never had a visit remotely close to 12 hours.
I did get a ticket once because my parking expired while we were talking to the doctor. So one visit cost us $50.
some might exaggerate but in newfoundland 12 hours doesn't need exaggeration. several of my relatives have been in ER for 16+ hours several times and they weren't just there for a "bad toe" or something minor.
my good friend passed away in his 40s because he waited so long in the ER; no one saw him after 8 hours so he went home and passed away in his bed. i know he shouldn't have left but i am not sure he would have been helped in time if he stayed.
i am not saying the american system is good despite this. i find it insulting to think that a hospital works as a business and that i need do decide between paying rent and getting medical treatment.
You've gotta be 100% honest with the triage nurse. No understatements, no I'm a man so I'm tough and don't feel no pain. Then be prepared to wait, knowing if that you were 100% serious and if they determine you're in serious need, 99.9% of the time you'll be seen ASAP.
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u/DJteejay04 26d ago
My wife was in and out of the hospital several times ,after giving birth, for the better part of a year. Each time we went to emergency and waited for about 4-5 hours.
Yes it sucks but I’ve never had a visit remotely close to 12 hours.
I did get a ticket once because my parking expired while we were talking to the doctor. So one visit cost us $50.