What’s Really Going on at the Hospital

I’ve had reason to be in many hospitals across the US - not for work, for a family member, so it’s easy to make comparisons. What do you want in a hospital? Fast care, accurate care, affordable care?

After all these experiences, I find for me that what I like to see first and foremost is compassionate care. No, I don’t expect healthcare professionals I don’t know to get emotionally attached. I do expect them to behave in a caring way, though, and not be callous.

It seems to be 50/50. To some, I suppose it’s simply a job. They totally ignore the human aspect of it all.

I have seen the most inadequate of doctors (um I don’t know what’s wrong, wish I did, let’s talk about skiing) to the most talented doctors (who save lives) to nurses that do everything they can above and beyond for a patient’s care to those that are very quick to judge and behave as if there’s no hope asking us why are we even bothering with the hospital (in front of the patient nonetheless).

The less compassion they show, though, the more often times they seem to be wrong about someone’s chances of recovery. Positive thinking aka positive care equals positive results.

Yes, you need a talented educated staff at a hospital. Yes, you the patient need to advocate for yourself (or have someone there to do it for if you cannot) and your care. You need a clean, modern up to date facility and equipment for care. Also, you need care that is simply caring. It’s just that simple.