He became ill about 5 years ago after being misdiagnosed for a colon infection by a personal frend who was Chief Of Surgery at a hospital in Pittsburgh under the UPMC umbrella.
What followed was 3 years of gross negligence, malpractice and some of the most callous behavior that I have ever seen.
I work as an EMT so I'm no dummy when dealing with these things.
If I hadn't been there every day to forcefully advocate for my parents they would have bullied my Mom and shuffled my Dad into some corner to die in agony.
Some nurses, cnas and doctors are wonderful, compassionate people.
I would say more than half couldn't care less.
At least in my Dad's case at Mercy Hospital.
I am so so sorry. That is horrible. And becoming more and more common unfortunately.
Patients unable to advocate for themselves need a family member/friend to advocate for them, daily if possible. Not being able to see a patient once they enter the hospital with the C-virus, though necessary, is a recipe for disaster on many levels.
UPMC cares only about their bottom line.
Show them the money!