My father was admitted to the CICU (Cardicac Inten...

My father was admitted to the CICU (Cardicac Intensive Care Unit) a few months after my 18th birthday. He received emergency surgery from the Holme's cardiac unit that saved his life. He was unconscious for a few weeks and I was designated as his medical surrogate since I was next of kin. The staff was so kind to me and helped me with the necessary paperwork and decisions for his care. They helped me when I needed it, but didn't treat me like a child. My dad received amazing care in the CICU and I'm so glad that this was the hospital he was admitted to. He probably would not be here today if it had been our local hospital...