Well when I was in the ER of Maimonodies for a spinal tap the resident that performed it had no idea what to do. He called his attending twice with questions. Twice, when the attending didn’t hear him calling he left me to ask his question and know how to proceed. I was supposed to be left flat on my back for four hours after having my spinal fluid drained. They told me I can go home after barely an hour. I developed a low grade fever for two days a couple of days after the spinal tap. I called my doctor who was out of the office. The only thing I got fromt eh staff was that my chart will be put on her desk so she’ll see it when she get in. When I called the next day I was told my chart will be moved to her chair but I still could not get medical care from any of the six doctors in the office! When I said something to my internist I was told that is the way the department is run and they don’t allow the er to page them and then blame the er when patients complain. I switched to a dr in the city and he was horrified at the care I got. He let me know if I ever need him after hours he will be available and he will treat me in the ER if needed.
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