Category Archives: Incompetence
St. Francis Hospital and the 4th Amendment
UPDATE – JUNE 27, 2012 @ 4:55P.M. When I posted this particular entry, I forwarded the link to various individuals that I thought should be aware of the situation. This afternoon I received a call from Col. Randy Warden, Chief … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln, Edmund Burke and Wishard Hosptial
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was a man known for his passion for the country, and his sense of humor. He was also known as one, who when upset with someone or situation, would write a … Continue reading
On Taxes, Disability and Advocacy
It’s been a bit since I last posted, and there has been quite a lot going on in this wonderful maze I call life. I have had the joy (note heavy sarcasm) of having to deal with both my local … Continue reading
Doctor, doctor, give me the news
On Friday, November 18th I posted on how I was having severe problems with my right side. My face was numb, my right leg and arm were going wherever they wanted and I was having difficulty breathing. After I was … Continue reading
Is the doctor in?
Yesterday, Friday the 28th, I was to have a lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap. This was an appointment that the neurology clinic had scheduled at their convenience, and was set for 9am. I have had a LP before and … Continue reading
Thalamus and Louise?
I have a confession to make, I am notorious for NOT opening snail mail when I get it. That has been a cause for problems through out my life, and I have missed many opportunities over the years. Wedding invites, … Continue reading
Parking, and not the fun kind
Last week I had to go downtown to conduct some business at my local city-county building. Normally I am able to find handicapped parking fairly close, and get in and out within an hour or so. Not so this time. … Continue reading
The no good horrible day – sort of
I had my MLST test yesterday (Wednesday). I did what I was instructed to do, be at admitting by 7am, and bring my co-pay. Fact is I got there 20 minutes early, signed the check in form and handed it … Continue reading
If ignorance is bliss, there sure must be a lot of happy people
When you have any illness that slowly steals away your ability to do what you want when you want, you do the best you can to stay as independent as possible, as long as possible. That independence is something that … Continue reading
Doctor, now you call?
After spending ten days being absolutely miserable with a migraine and vision problems I did the whole ER thing. That was on Sunday, on Monday afternoon, LATE afternoon, I got a call from the neurology department. Mind you this was … Continue reading
