Did they actually have a case manager (rarely are they real social workers
anymore) come and talk to you?  Your doctor may have been concerned with you
needing extra help, equipment etc. Had you talked with the doctor before
hand about what your needs are and your plan for taking care of Ava? I would
quiz them, all the professionals on your team.  Now the anesthiologists
reaction was just plain rude and I would make sure that wasn't the person
you were dealing with again and let the hospital know why.  Since you are
having a scheduled proceedure, I would be proactive and ensure you talk with
people on your team, including all doctors, go up to the floor and talk with
the nurses who will be caring for you and ensure they are comfortable with
you and know your needs.  Make sure to talk with patient care coordinators
or whatever they are called at the hospital you are going to and ensure you
have coordinated care.  Being proactive allows you to be in charge of your
care and also helps decrease misunderstandings.

Beth T the OT


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From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List

Subject: Hi:) and Need Advice!


Just Wanted to come in and say hi:) and sorry for not being around... In
July
I found out that I have Uveitis and it's really hard to get on the computer
without my eyes feeling like they want to pop out of my head!
I'm here looking for advice on something though... I'm having a scheduled
cesarean November 21st and last time I had a bit of a problem regarding the
staff
at the hospital... First of all, the anthestigeologist (during the
administration of my spinal block) bluntly blurted out.. "How are YOU going
to take care
of a baby???!!"...and made me feel inferior!!  The next day, Ava's
pediatrician made the mistake of leaving her/my chart in my hospital room...
me being
nosey, looked at it and the first thing i read was "Mother SEVERELY
disabled -
unable to care for infant.. reccomend social services for consult" !!!!!!!!
Everything turned out fine... but I'm dreading this happening to me again...
Does anyone have any advice for me??  Should i write a letter? say
something?
get a lawyer??

Thanks!!!  I really do need advice here!!!