Posted by harry b. on February 22, 2000, at 16:41:33
In reply to Hospital, posted by Noa on February 22, 2000, at 7:20:59
Thank to everyone who shared their experiences.
Now for the weird part. I finally decided it was
in my best interest to be hospitalized. Remember,
2 weeks ago my new Pdoc encouraged me to do so.
Well, I tried contacting her yesterday and got
a call back this afternoon. I told her of my
decision. Now I find out that she can not help
with the process, that I would have to go to an
emergency room and be examined by a psychiatric
resident. He/she would make a determination, then
if a bed is available, he/she would contact my
insurance provider for authorization. If there is
no bed available, I would have to go thru the same
process at another hospital.I don't understand this. Should I call the hospitals
to see if beds are available before I go to their
emergency rooms?If there is a chance that they won't admit me after
being examined, I will have wasted time & money by
having to board my cat, stop my mail delivery,
pay some bills that are due,
and all the other things one does before an
extended absence. Please don't suggest I just
go to the ER(s) and, if admitted, have a friend
take care of the cat, etc, because I have NO
support, noone to do these things for me.Can anyone relate to this? Offer an alternative
approach? I'm not too rational now so I need
Help, please.
poster:harry b.
thread:22792
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