As a nurse, I understand the discharge process. The only experience that I felt was inappropriate, not safe, and lacked caring was as soon as I opened my eyes from the procedure, someone (who never identified their self) gave me my clothes immediately and I was was told to get dressed and she left. The nurse never asked how I was doing, how do I feel, do you need any support getting dressed, how was your day, nothing. I put my clothes on without any help, still groggy, and trying to maneuver my jeans on sitting on the cot because I could not stand up. I get it and I understand we get into a routine and perhaps my bay needed to be used for other patients. We also need to remember that "people are our business in healthcare" and caring, compassion and empathy can go a long way. Thank you for listening.
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Kathy F. | Oct 06, 2022