I had a medical emergency and went to Baptist hospital in South Haven Mississippi. I'm from the St. Louis area and had no other choice of a hospital. I was bleeding internally and upon arriving at the Emergency room, I was processed and placed in a small room. Unfortunately for me, this occured on Labor day weekend and the hospital was basically shut down. I saw the nurse in the ER and she got me as comfortable as possible. I briefly saw a doctor and gave him the name and phone number of my oncologist in St Louis who was aware of my emergency. According to the ER nurse, my doctor advised the hospital doctor to use a three way cathator to empty my bladder and relieve my stress. I waited for over six hours before the ER doctor gave the nurse permission to do this procedure. To make a long story shorter, I was told I needed a urologist to review my case. The ER doctor admitted me to the hospital and other than the cathator no treatment was given. I was in extreme pain and discomfort. The next day, I asked if the urologist had been called. I was told he was not requested and would come on the following Tuesday after the holiday. I complained so forcefully that the On call urologist was called and he came to the hospital. After he checked me out, he immediately performed surgery on my bladder to correct the problem. I spent another day in the hospital and when I left, I drove home, glad to get out of there. The only positive thing that I can say is that the Emergeny room nurse (Phyliss) and my room nurse (Brandy) and others tried their best to care for me.
Pros: great nurses
Cons: ER doctor failed to take action
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