had the biggest scare yesterday in my life

[Pluto 2]

got a call yesterday morning from the emergency room from a out of state hospital in delaware a very good hospital. saying your son had a automible accident and hes in the ER. asked the doctor how bad is it and he wouldnt tell
us. so we go there its about a 45 minute drive. im thinking the worse hes dead or hes very messed up. called on the way to see what was wrong still wouldnt tell us. there is a close hospital on the way too work in new jersey actually the accident happened 1.2 miles away from the hospital in new jersey. so why will they take him to a out of state hospital thats a lot farther away. probaly 20 miles from the accident. so im thinking its got to be really bad. so we get there and thank God its not that bad a broken collar bone and a couple stiches and a couple staples to the head. so why couldnt they tell us that? is there a policy in emergency rooms that they cant say what is wrong or something over the phone?

 

[dislaney]

got a call yesterday morning from the emergency room from a out of state hospital in delaware a very good hospital. saying your son had a automible accident and hes in the ER. asked the doctor how bad is it and he wouldnt tell
us. so we go there its about a 45 minute drive. im thinking the worse hes dead or hes very messed up. called on the way to see what was wrong still wouldnt tell us. there is a close hospital on the way too work in new jersey actually the accident happened 1.2 miles away from the hospital in new jersey. so why will they take him to a out of state hospital thats a lot farther away. probaly 20 miles from the accident. so im thinking its got to be really bad. so we get there and thank God its not that bad a broken collar bone and a couple stiches and a couple staples to the head. so why couldnt they tell us that? is there a policy in emergency rooms that they cant say what is wrong or something over the phone?

I don't know the answer to your question but my gosh I so would have been freaking out. Hope your son heals quickly.

 

[momrek06]

got a call yesterday morning from the emergency room from a out of state hospital in delaware a very good hospital. saying your son had a automible accident and hes in the ER. asked the doctor how bad is it and he wouldnt tell
us. so we go there its about a 45 minute drive. im thinking the worse hes dead or hes very messed up. called on the way to see what was wrong still wouldnt tell us. there is a close hospital on the way too work in new jersey actually the accident happened 1.2 miles away from the hospital in new jersey. so why will they take him to a out of state hospital thats a lot farther away. probaly 20 miles from the accident. so im thinking its got to be really bad. so we get there and thank God its not that bad a broken collar bone and a couple stiches and a couple staples to the head. so why couldnt they tell us that? is there a policy in emergency rooms that they cant say what is wrong or something over the phone?

OP, sorry about your DS, but I am glad he will be ok.


I am curious why you didn't ask the hospital this question yourself?
I am thinking that all hospitals may have different policies and procedures on giving info out over the phone.

 

[Blessed99]

I know that must have been the longest drive of your life!! Hope your son has a quick recovery!

 

[4nana]

A parent's worst nightmare, can't imagine how scary that had to be . Thankfully your DS is ok and wishing him a speedy recovery.

 

[Pluto 2]

OP, sorry about your DS, but I am glad he will be ok.


I am curious why you didn't ask the hospital this question yourself?
I am thinking that all hospitals may have different policies and procedures on giving info out over the phone.

ya i should of asked them.
thanks everyone
oh the reason they took him to the out of state hospital is because that hospital has a trauma unit.

 

[SandrA9810]

it's policy not to give info over the phone. Doctor patient confidentiality... I'm assuming, but i've heard it before.

it's not easy on a parent, but it's not a unique situation....

 

[MomRN]

HIPAA... I assume. In my hospital we cannot give information over the phone, but if the pt gives verbal consent to allow us to speak with someone than we give basic information (unless it's the POA and we have info on file).

 

[laurie31]

Did you actually speak with the doctor on the phone? I'd be surprised if you did. If you did, it's possible that HIPAA laws mean they can't tell you too much until you get there and confirm that it IS actually your child. If you didn't, then it was because the person calling isn't allowed to give out medical information.

I'm glad your DS is okay.

 

[mhsjax]

YPe those HIPAA laws most likely. They are there to protect patients but what a scare.