Two days ago, I rushed my husband to the Roper Bon Secours Emergency Room due to kidney stones. Back in 2019, he underwent two emergency surgeries to remove one of the largest kidney stones the doctors had ever seen. On our way to the ER this time, I spotted a large banner boasting Roper's A+ rating for patient care. While some might vouch for this rating, our experiences have been mixed.
In the summer of 2021, my husband experienced a harrowing accident while working on his Mustang Cobra. The mishap resulted in burns on his face and a few areas on his body. Moreover, he inhaled a substance during the incident. At the ER, they attempted to force a mask onto his burned face—what logic was that based on? They also mandated a COVID test for hospital admission, disregarding his specific health conditions. As a war veteran with a 100% rating, my husband has endured numerous injuries, including a VP shunt placement post head injury from a combat zone. His former neurosurgeon had cautioned against any nasal swabs, emphasizing potential fatal risks if the membrane was punctured.
Yet, the Roper staff remained adamant about the COVID test for admission. Despite struggling to breathe and resisting the mask, my husband finally consented to the test for the sake of relief. The result was negative, and they discharged him without any further treatment. Medical negligence at its finest.
It took months and another medical provider for my husband to recover from whatever he had inhaled.
Fast forward to our recent visit, I couldn't care less about Roper's acclaimed A+ rating as I anxiously sought treatment for my hero. Normally, patients are pulled back for vitals, medical history, medications, allergies, weight, etc. But not my husband. He was quickly ushered into the Rapid Assessment Room. The only medical inquiry? "Have you received your COVID vaccine?" The answer we responded with: "We decline to answer."
There were no questions about medication allergies, current medications, or any updates on surgical or medical history.
The doctor administered toradol, an anti-nausea medicine, and Flomax. Upon learning that my husband had passed two stones recently, the doctor said, "I have no idea why you are in pain." He acknowledged another stone's presence but seemed dismissive of the excruciating pain. We were quickly directed to the online portal for test results and then hurriedly discharged. It felt like a glaring dereliction of duty when the doctor directed us to the internet to review and interpret test results ourselves. As patients, we expected him to walk us through the findings and apply his medical expertise, rather than leaving us to navigate and make sense of the information on our own.
We believe in the healing power of prayer, trusting in divine intervention for my husband. But the hospital's negligence looms large, overshadowing their claimed excellence. It seems the emphasis on COVID protocols continues to overshadow genuine patient care, blurring the line between medical freedom and financial greed.
I've reached out to the President's office and I was told to expect a return phone call within 24-48 hours. I also left a message with SC Representative Mark Smith, a board member for Roper.
I will never stop exposing or cease fighting.
Stay tuned.
In Liberty,
Lynz
