She is hiding the fact that she is going. We have confronted her about her addiction but she of course denies it.
2007-01-30 11:44:20 · 6 answers · asked by Tammy K 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
They probably already know. With frequent trips to the ER, for not-so-emergent problems, it's easy to identify a drug seeker.
The problem is, and this is at my ER, that the administration is so terrified of a complaint, that they often tell the docs to give them what they want. Some docs also take the attitude of "give 'em what they want, it'll get them out of my hair." I hate this attitude. But I can guarantee you that the nurses are aware, and speak up when she comes in.
Even though we know they are drug-seeking, it's always appreciated when family or friends call to give us a heads up. It verifies what we were already thinking, and it gives the MD an outside voice that is close to the pt.
So, call the hospital next time she goes in. Express your concerns to the staff. Your sister won't find out you called, and you could be the deciding factor in her getting the narcotic pain pills that she's addicted to, or the non-narcotic pills that she needs.
2007-01-30 17:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The sooner you get between her and the pain pills, the better. Make sure everyone who's close to her makes comments about her personality changes and her general well being. If you guys red flag her before the hospitals do, everyone wins.
I agree with the answerer before me about calling the hospital and warning them. That's a HARD call to make, but in the long run it's the best thing for her.
2007-01-30 19:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ER has access to her medical history since they keep a record of every visit. It won't too long before either the doctor of the nurse will review the frequency and reasons for her past visits and RED flag her and or deny her the medicine she is seeking.
2007-01-30 19:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,
Considering the fact that she is probably going to the same Hospital over and over. they probably already know that she is addicted to pills and they are slowly tracking her. If they were to call her out of the pill addiction, the police will be involved. They are most likely waiting on her to slip up and if the doctors haven't figured it out by now something is wrong with the doctors them selves. There are ways of forcing her of admitting her problems and when she does a therapist will most likely need to get involved.
2007-01-30 20:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by devinroberts_13 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't take too long before they catch on especially if the nurses catch on to her. If you are concerned about her addiction try and call the hospital yourself and turn her in.
2007-01-30 19:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My girlfriend is a nurse and they are always talking about drug seekers. The hospitals knows who they are. It may take a few trips but they will figure her out.
2007-01-30 19:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by van 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋