Fulton County Medical Center — Local services in Todd Township

As health professionals one should practice on evidence based practice. NOT OPINION BASE~ POOR OUTCOME. Dont Stereotype . Be diplomatic when ask questions. Don't assume or accuse individuals of utilizing illegal drugs,when they clearly have suffered from head trauma/ concussion. As stated by one of your professionals, you have a heroine epidemic. Unethical practice. to interrogate your patients and make accusatory accusations of such.Be able to identify the difference between head trauma / concussion and drug use. While you are assuming it is every second you are negligent in treating the patient. A Concussion can be life threatening. I Suggest ongoing education especially with signs and symptoms. For every second matters in treating the patient for a good outcome. Always remember the patient's are what keeps your doors open. I am quite concerned about a statement made by a professional. As stated," Since you are a nurse why didnt you tell the doctor you had a concussion.?" Hypothetical Answer, I am concerned how the individuals without medical knowledge are diagnosed and treated. Patient's should feel safe in knowing that their provider is an expert in their field. Being a patient advocate I have suggestions: Id highly advise to have a standard questionaire for all people to answer a health history and add the illegal drug use section since you have reported to me you have an epidemic of recreational drug use. It was stated to me by one of your professional," Utilize evidence-based practice to diagnose and treat, not by opinions. Educate the patients in regards to your plan of care. Include the patient and family members or friend in on the plan of care for a better outcome. Have the registered nurse or doctor provide patient education upon discharge, not just by a print out. Not all people understand Health Care Management. Also not all people can read and understand the medical jargo.We are to prevent health issues. If a patient doesn't understand their discharge instructions, it is your negligence for not teaching. Before do tests, explain the rationale.Then follow up with results. Medical Professionals Are Obligated To :Provide patient-centered care - identify, respect, and care about patients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs; relieve pain and suffering; coordinate continuous care; listen to, clearly inform, communicate with, and educate patients.Employ evidence-based practice - integrate best research with clinical expertise and patient values for optimum care. Identify errors in care; Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion Symptoms of a concussion vary The signs of a concussion may include: Memory problems confusion drowsiness or feeling sluggish dizziness double vision or blurred vision headache nausea or vomiting sensitivity to light or noise balance problems slowed reaction to stimuliThe symptoms may begin immediately, or they may not develop for hours, days, weeks, or even months. Signs to look out for irritability balance issues loss of coordination problems walking seizures draining of blood or clear fluid from the ears or nose unequal pupil size abnormal eye movement lasting confusion slurred speech repeated vomiting brief loss of consciousness after the injury an inability to wake up ,Doctors opinion/ beliefs hinder patient care, Informed Consents, Patient's right to state whom you can speak .To discharge a patient W|O results of CT scan is negligence.The patient could have a bleed related to the head trauma. The patient shouldn't have to call the next day for CT results. A patient with a concussion may experience light sensitivity. If patient ask politely not to flash the bright light in their eye again. Please don't . You can cause Seizure activity. Also offer to dim the lights in room and decrease the noise. Upon discharge the patient utilize the wheelchair to assist them to their car~ Do the Glasgow head trauma assessment . Follow the ethical standards of practice for head trauma/ concussion. Patient's are your responsibility to provide...

I can’t say enough great things about this place overall!! I travel 50 minutes one way to go see my doctor I followed there, Dr Paul Orange, who takes care of me like no other doctor I’ve ever encountered! Unfortunately I have had quite a bout of illness and misfortune and the hospital has been there for me every, single time. In the past 3 years I’ve had 7 ER visits, prompt, courteous, spot on in every way with quick results always. I usually have had Dr. Masara @ the ER and he has always given me great care as well. I’ve been hospitalized 3 times there, again, excellent care every time. We were planning on moving out of state BUT, because of that hospital and those 2 doctors, we have decided to stay put. I’ve been to many hospitals and have never received the care that I have there. The Only downfall I see there is having to leave messages and the director never returning a call. But as for the compassion, care, accurate and prompt results, they are second to none. Amazing considering they are just a little hospital in the mountains! Unfortunately I've been to many hospitals and their care is still the best. I’ve had excellent doctors and care at Hershey, too. All the others, I wouldn’t take my beloved snake to!!! Are they perfect? No, but close enough in comparison to...

I am relatively new to the Medical Center. I left Wellspan about a year ago to become a patient again of Dr. Paul Orange when he took a position in Family Medicine at the Center. Dr. Orange is an excellent physician! What happened today on July Fourth is incredible. I am having a test tomorrow at 7am. I received a call on Saturday to discuss preconditions to the test. Today, I realized i didn't ask if I should take my morning medication. Knowing it is a Sunday AND July Fourth, I knew I wouldn't get thru to a real human, no less get my question answered. But I called. My call was quickly routed to a person in the ER department. I said I talked to Shawn yesterday about a test tomorrow and I need to find out if I should take my medication in the morning. She asked me to hold on. I heard her "shout' hey, is Shawn back there? Shawn gets on the line and answers my question. I can honestly say that I've called Wellspan at one minute after they closed and it either rings or goes to a 'we are closed' recording. I also had a personal call last week from Thad who went over some information regarding a test he would be performing. Super professional!!! This place is amazing!!! Oh, and I drive an hour and a half from Fayetteville to get...