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Advice needed on a health matter?
Here is what I am going through. My husband had a knee scope on may 29,2008. He got a staph infection 3 days later and was put in the hospital. He had surgery 2 more times that week. Completely cut his knee open to clean out infection. 2 weeks later he gets a 2nd infection. Back in the hospital surgery 2 more times that week. This time we find out it is MRSA. Now 3 weeks later he is back on the hospital with swelling, pain and his knee is very hot,. He has been in there for 3 days now. None of his doctors can figure out what is going on. He has a PICC line is on IV antibotics and he is still not getting any better. I think he needs to go to another hospital to get a 2nd opinion but we can not get him discharged to go to the other hospital. If we leave the insurance will not pay for any of the bill. I guess I was wanting to see what others think. Should he get a 2nd opinion or just stick it out with his drs now? If we get a 2nd opinion how do we get him out of the hospital?
Public Comments
- my first thought was change hospitals, sounds like he caught somthing in the hospital.,, this is nothing to wait on id get advice from another Dr, soon.
- You can get a 2nd opinion from a MD in the hospital he's in. If you got the name of another MD in another hospital & he requested the transfer your insurance would probably pay for it because he wouldn't be leaving "against medical advice. Try to google infectious disease MDs & the area where you live. Try calling Invite Health 1-800-724-5566 ask for Jerry Hickey, pharmacist, nutritionist & ask his advise on some natural things you can give your husband to fight the infection. My best to you & your husband.
- Call "Member Services." It's on the back of his insurance card. They will guide you. He DEFINITELY NEEDS a second opinion!! Bless you both and good luck soon. :)
- Have a meeting with the department manager and request 2nd opinion. He will send another doctor for the 2nd opinion. Tell the manager that for your peace of mind you would like a second opinion. I don't think one has to leave the hospital to get the 2nd opinion.. Bottom line is for you to talk to department managing doctor. Don't delay. You have a right to get 2nd opinion. It's your hubby's health you are talking about.
