The Mount Sinai Hospital

I deeply regret to report a disheartening experience at Mount Sinai hospital, particularly the Queens location. Approximately a month and a half ago, my 26-year-old brother was admitted due to a persistent fever. Initially diagnosed with “influenza”, he was discharged. Subsequently, his condition deteriorated, marked by severe vomiting, and we sought urgent medical attention. Paramedics initially downplayed his symptoms, but upon insistence, he was taken to the hospital.

During his stay, the attending doctor exhibited minimal interest in understanding the severity of my brother’s condition, hastily suggesting it was a common flu. Despite my insistence, only anti-nausea medication was prescribed. A week later, with persistent fever, constipation, and inability to urinate, we returned to the same Queens location. Despite expressing concerns, they were inclined to discharge him again. However, my Dad insisted on further examination, leading to his admission.

Regrettably, his health worsened day by day, resulting in a coma. Despite our pleas for a transfer to another hospital due to their inability to diagnose or treat him effectively, our requests were met with resistance and excuses. Only when our intention to transfer became evident were we grudgingly moved to the Manhattan Mount Sinai on Madison Ave.

Now, nearly a month and a half into his ordeal, my brother’s condition remains critical. The hospital’s lack of transparency and urgency in his care, coupled with dismissive remarks from nursing staff about monitoring equipment, has only exacerbated our distress. Disturbingly, we witnessed another patient’s decline, with the nurse advising against trusting vital sign monitors. Our pleas for a transfer have fallen on deaf ears, and it appears the hospital is more concerned about retaining patients than their well-being.

In light of these grave concerns, I strongly caution against entrusting your loved ones to this institution. I am compelled to share this experience widely, including a forthcoming video presentation with supporting evidence. I will continue to provide updates on this matter.

Update 12/06/2023: The doctors don’t have a clear diagnosis. Each doctor provides a different statement about his condition, and they are testing random interventions. Additionally, they’re playing politics, hindering my brother’s transfer to another hospital, as we’ve requested. Excuses persist, and he continues to suffer significantly. Someone, please HELP!

UPDATE 1/12/2024: I am writing to express my grave concerns regarding the recent transfer of my brother, from the Intensive Medical Care Unit (IMCU) to a GENERAL WARD without constant monitoring. His critical health condition, marked by desaturation triggered by minimal movement, demands continuous observation.

Despite assurances from a doctor that my brother would remain in the IMCU, he was forcefully transferred to a GENERAL WARD. Today, when he experienced desaturation, our attempts to seek urgent medical attention proved futile as no doctor responded.

This abrupt change occurred on a Friday evening (1/12/2024), seemingly taking advantage of the lack of social workers or doctors available during weekends. This situation raises serious questions about the prioritization of patient well-being over other considerations.

I implore you to investigate this matter urgently and ensure that my brother receives the necessary constant monitoring and care vital for his life and recovery. Time is of the essence in this life-and-death situation, and immediate intervention is imperative.

UPDATE (1/16/2024) 9:30Am: At this very moment, the chest X-ray results came in for my brother. It states, word for word, "WORSENING AERATION BILATERALLY. CONSIDER ATELECTASIS/PNEUMONIA AND PARAPNEUMONIC EFFUSIONS." He is desaturating right now. We told the doctors to move him to critical care, They have him in a general ward, and he needs to be in critical care. They are not doing anything; they are waiting for him to CODE FOR THE THIRD TIME TO MOVE HIM BACK UP. WHAT KIND OF HOSPITAL IS THIS?!?!?!