The worst thing the city could've done is close LI...

The worst thing the city could've done is close LIC hospital because it made what would have already been a painful situation abyssal. I was in the ER recently with kidney stones and it took them 3 hours to have a 2 minute chat with an attending physician. The hallway was full of people on beds who looked as if they were moments from death. The doctor was quite condescending and could not answer basic questions regarding after-care. I've also had regular appointments there and they tend to overbook so you wait at least 45 minutes before you are seen. If you aren't dying spend the extra cash and go to a hospital in Manhattan. If you are dying let them stabilize you and then ask to be transferred to a hospital in Manhattan.