Can you share some home health care horror stories?
One horror story is when a home health care worker didn't show up for days without notice. An elderly patient was left alone, unable to get proper meals or take medications on time. It was a nightmare for the family who had relied on the service.
I heard of a case where a home health care provider stole from the patient. They took small but valuable items like jewelry. The patient, being vulnerable, couldn't even protect their own belongings. And the family only found out much later when they noticed things missing.
Can you share some health care horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is about a patient who was misdiagnosed with a minor illness. They were given the wrong treatment for months. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, their condition had worsened significantly and it took a long time and a lot of extra treatment to get better.
Can you share some home health horror stories?
Sure. One home health horror story could be about a home nurse who was supposed to administer the right medications but mixed them up. The patient ended up having a severe allergic reaction and had to be rushed to the hospital. It was a nightmare for the patient and their family.
Can you share some universal health care horror stories?
Another horror story could be related to the rationing of certain treatments. Some expensive or new treatments might not be readily available. For instance, a patient with a rare disease that requires a very costly drug may not get access to it in a timely manner under universal health care. The system may prioritize more common and less expensive treatments, leaving those with rare conditions suffering while waiting for approval or funding for the appropriate treatment.
Can you share some USA health care horror stories?
Yes. I heard of a man who got injured at work. His employer - provided health insurance initially covered his treatment, but then they suddenly dropped him. He was left with a huge bill and couldn't get proper follow - up care. And there are stories of people waiting for months for necessary surgeries because the insurance companies keep delaying approvals for cost - cutting reasons.
Can you share some home health aide horror stories?
There was this really bad situation where a home health aide was verbally abusing a disabled patient. The aide would constantly make demeaning remarks, which made the patient feel very low and depressed. The patient's mental state worsened because of this constant abuse, and it was only when a visiting relative noticed the change in the patient's behavior that the truth came out. The agency was then held accountable for not properly screening the aide.
What are the common problems in home health care horror stories?
One common problem is negligence. Workers might not follow the care plan properly. For example, not giving the right amount of medicine at the right time.
Can you share specific United Health Care horror stories?
There was a story about a woman who had to have an emergency surgery. United Health Care made her jump through so many hoops to get pre - approval. By the time they finally approved it (barely in time), the added stress had made her condition even more difficult to manage. It's like they don't fully understand the urgency of medical situations sometimes.
Share some home day care horror stories.
One horror story is about a home day care where the provider was constantly on her phone. She didn't pay proper attention to the kids. One child managed to get into the kitchen and cut himself with a knife that was left within reach. Another case was a home day care that was extremely dirty. There were bugs crawling around and the toys were filthy. The kids often got sick as a result.
Share some home day care horror stories.
One horror story is about a home day care where the caregiver was constantly on her phone. The kids were left to play unsupervised and one little boy ended up swallowing a small toy. It was a very scary situation as they had to rush him to the hospital. Thankfully, he was okay in the end.
Can you share more home health nurse horror stories?
In another story, a home health nurse was assigned to a patient who had a lot of pets. But these pets were not well - taken care of and had fleas. The nurse ended up getting bitten by fleas during her visits, which was not only uncomfortable but also a risk for potential diseases. She had to constantly deal with this problem while trying to focus on the patient's care.