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Originally Posted by sidestepper
((Oxidopamine)) I just have one comment on any behavior I was "displaying" the admitting Dr and nurse both apologized about the mix up that got me brought into that place. I was not crying, out of order, blunt, or overreacting, or angry all though I had good reason to be so, I know in that situation it would be "read" differently. My T has already filed a compliant against the officer who twisted my words and the MHD who put me on hold without seeing me himself. The proper procedure is for the MHD himself to evaluate or take me to the doctor and let them eval, or to PES and let them evaluate me. The doctor said there was nothing he could do, it was out of his hands as the hold had been signed without my having been seen by a trained evaluator and it was not my behavior, I was in my chair the entire time, I talked to the officer explained what an panic attack was and how I dealt with it, emailing my T and talking to those on PC and that I was much better. I had taken no medications as I don't like the side effects. We then talked about the state we were both from. After it was too late that officer admited to me he mishead me, my voice is low and he was expecting me to be suicidal so thats what he heard. The MHD would not let him reverse what he said.
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It seems that because the officers didn't know how to communicate effectively with someone who is deaf, they drew up their own theories on the situation. I can understand why the MHD wouldn't let him reverse what he said because it draws into question how trustworthy the officer is and whatever his retraction can be trusted. I'm not sure why the MHD didn't see you but when that happens, it's an even larger hint to talk to you in-person and not the officers. This is one of the reason why where I'm from, police officers cannot admit you to the hospital, although they can escort you there. Once you're in the hospital, whether or not you're admitted is based on the psychiatrist's evaluation of you and perhaps what the officers said.
It all sounds like one colossal screw up with officers not properly communicating and the MHD not doing their job. I'm glad though the doctor at least tried to reverse it because it means he sifted through all the nonsense and saw the truth.
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Originally Posted by sidestepper
As for not notifying me about the medicine changes here in USA it is the law. But I am deaf and they did not write it down for me, nor did they use the interpreter when she was there to tell me of those changes. This is a violation of the ADA law.
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I think I misinterpreted what you posted earlier because I thought you meant getting the nurse to give you a list of medications that you already knew. When there are changes to the medications, then absolutely, that has to be given. Even if it weren't in the law, it's vital for the patient and any accompanying family members to get the updated list, otherwise how are they meant to care for themselves? If they have a doctor's appointment, they somehow have to show the list to get any dosages adjusted if necessary.
At the hospital where I am, the nurse or doctor always prints out or writes the list as well as verbally explains the changes and what each medication is for. Some patients have very poor hearing and may not have their hearing aids with them, so the nurse or doctor either has to speak very loud (which can disturb other patients), write down the explanations or tell them to a bedside family member. I think a few nurses know some sign language, not sure if they're fluent in it but it's often better to get one of those nurses over.