I'd consult an advocacy expert; is there one in your area?  They can probably
aid in communicating with your doctors and staff about patient relations.
I'd not bring a lawyer into it uniess things get nasty.  Also every hospital
has a patient relations manager or the equivelent; they may be able to help
you.

What about your husband?  Can't he go to bat for you?

Kat

On Friday 17 October 2003 09:57 pm, you wrote:
> 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!!!