Paola Paniagua

Review of CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Med...

From the ER, to SICU, to the 5th floor to the 9th ...

From the ER, to SICU, to the 5th floor to the 9th floor. If the ER had paid closer attention to my mother she would of had a one day procedure for an appendicitis with a maximum of a three stay. Instead my mother's appendix ruptured complicating everything. She was at the hospital from August 10, 2017 - August 22, 2017.

Turns out mom went to the ER on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 and was sent home even after telling them that she was in severe pain in her lower abdomen. A doctor which shall remain nameless for now, prescribed her with antacids and painkillers... -___- (We are doing our personal research, as this may be a sign of medical negligence)

We are Waiting on a reply from the hospital. We were sent a letter that our concern is "under investigation"

-The ER is horrible.
-The SICU is fantastic with wonderful nurses.
-The surgeon who performed the surgery is phenomenal! Thank you Dr. Zaki.
-The 5th floor is so blessed to have RN's such as Vincent and Patty. They are so wise and know how to treat people. The wonderful Maria Martin; who kept the 5th floor clean made sure my mother's room was clean and fresh and that I was comfortable. I can't thank these individuals enough.
-The 9th floor (The Asian Pavilion) had wonderful RN's such as Jay, Jances and Adrian and the greatest CNA's ever Susanna and Yun.

This experience is bittersweet.