I ended up in LICH after Methodist Hospital on 7th Ave mistreated my wound and kicked me out with a major infection. My doctor happened to know the head of the ER staff at LICH and sent me there. Although I think this gave me an advantage in getting in more quickly, I'd still say my overall experience at LICH was above average. I had a nurse-attendant checking on me and keeping me up on tests while I waited for a room, the room was nice and clean with a terrific view of the waterfront, and I had a great surgeon who fixed me up. Although there were some of the usual problems you get at a hospital, like some staff not knowing what was going on, having trouble getting information, etc., the woman overseeing my area was excellent and was able to fix any treatment problems and inform me of my status whenever I asked her. Also, the student nurses who visited me were terrific and went above and beyond in finding out the answers to my questions. I left feeling like I had been well cared for, unlike the reckless treatment I received at Methodist. Overall, if I ever had to be hospitalized again, I would easily choose LICH. As for Methodist in Park Slope - never again!
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