My friend became ill and was transported to Grady ...

My friend became ill and was transported to Grady Memorial Emergency Hospital. While they took her back I waited in the waiting area. Never before have I seen such a lack of respect for the patients coming through. As I sat waiting, there were patients on the floor waiting for help. What troubled me the most was the security guard that forcefully removed a patient from a much need wheel chair. The guy was half asleep and his leg was swollen. The guard asked him to get up and when he didn't move fast enough, the guard picked him up and slammed him, hitting the guys head on the barrier separating the waiting room area. The patient was visibly hurt and shaken. They spoke to the patients like crap. The place was dirty, smelly and lacked any kind of compassion. I know the staff is up against a lot...but if they can't perform their duties any better than they do they should quit. It was horrible. I think I'd rather stay home and hope for the best before ever going to that place again. Oh yeah, as for the friend I took, the situation where she was was not much better. Just because people are poor, homeless or down on their luck doesn't mean they should be treated like animals. My bad....animals in the shelter or treated better.