Ronald Nuss-Warren

Review of Poudre Valley Health System

As a family member of an elderly patient I was sur...

As a family member of an elderly patient I was surprised at how little consideration was given to the desires and will of either the patient or family. This was not an admission but rather an inhouse observation. The patient was forced to stay an extra day in the hospital and was not allowed to return to his place of residence. When hospice was requested, only obstruction was given. Decisions by staff were made without regard for the patient's will. This made it the hospital stay from hell. Nonetheless the physical care given the patient was excellent, even if his desires were not heeded.