Katherine Brown

Review of Shawnee Mission Medical Center

At ER for over 5 hours. Went in after I heard a po...

At ER for over 5 hours. Went in after I heard a pop and my knee buckled and cannot put any weight on it. Pain was at a level 7 and I was given nothing while I waited. I should have had my leg iced and elevated, but was just shoved in the waiting area in a wheel chair. After having xrays and seeing a nurse practioner, I got no information on what might be wrong with my knee. Was finally given a prescription to fill. First medication was 6.5 hours after injury and well after leaving the ER. I got a knee brace from the nurse but no instructions on how to use it, how long to where it. I was not referred to another physician. I am pretty sure I need surgery, but was released with not knowing what my next step is. I never saw the NP again after she said she would look at xrays. So I guess Monday, I will try to call around and see if a doctor will see me. I still cannot put any weight on the knee and no one at SMMC ER cared. Next time trying the new St. Luke's ER just down the street.