The bedside manner of a number of nurses employed for the VA Hospital are less than desirable at this establishment. My dad has been staying here the last few days and his current room shares a bathroom. I needed to utilize the facility in order to urinate and I was walked in on by the nurse. In a really irritated tone she LOUDLY (enough for my elderly/hard of hearing father to clearly hear) chastised me on the policy regarding visitors only using the public restrooms/patients only in the room(s). I was so humiliated and ashamed I left in tears. Aside from having to constantly remind them to change his bandages, clothes, etc. is in and of itself horrible when it comes to the nursing care but the plain MANNERS of those that I have interacted with are just disgusting. I expected so much better for those that administer care to our veterans and their families, how sad.
11-16-2017 My husband comes here from time to time for his appointments. So far the care is decent.
Thankfully his wife called us and my husband got there in time so that his brother didn't become a statistic. Tonight my husband saved a Marine, a Vet that could have had the help he needed if it wasn't for the Vet rep that turned him away.
I am not sure why there are so many negative posts about the Portland VA. I moved from VA to here about 4 years ago and went to the VA about a year after I got here. The care, speed of appointments and overall experience has been wonderful. I came from the greater VA/DC area where the VA hospital seemed nothing moire than a giant adult daycare center where people would just go and sit all day, many without appointments. Here at the PDX VA, things are different. Still a number of vets, but the folks seem to be getting better care, or at least when I sit and chat with some of them they say that. I just want to send a great thanks to all of the doc's there, but especially those people who work in Audiology, Vision, Sleep Center and the Pain Management team. those caring folks have kept me happy and well and are always looking out for my well being. Can't say enough about this team....maybe the best in the business..
my care has been spotty at best...my first Dr w/ primary care, touched me in inappropriate manner....i transferred to another Dr, and things went well for a few years..i was told the VA was on a crusade re pain meds and have been taken off hydrocodone..which did help a great deal...some invisible committee, probably wearing hoods, made this decision...at this point i have no faith in VA...my Dr's seem content to pump the 'faith healing' line of VA culture...i am really disappointed, but the culture at VA will never change...Bay Pines was much better, but had same issues...i will use VA for essential items, and things, but will never be involved w/ them for any critical meds or services....one of the staff told me i was racist because i was White...she is employed in ER staff....with the faith healing attitude of Dr's and the multicultural diversity religion of lower staff, i would advise White veterans to try other health care arrangements..the price is right, but one gives up one's dignity in process.....
After walking around for a bit I have noticed a numerous amount of questionable service members. To All my brothers and sisters out there start putting people on blast.
As my husband now rushing to his brother's house in order to assure that his brother doesn't pull that trigger. I blame you! The Potland VA Hospital! The ones that say they are here for you during your time of need.
-SgtAhlquistjw (6597)
THIS WILL PROBABLY GET DELETED. BUT I WILL TRY TO KEEP POSTING IT SO YOU ALL KNOW THE TRUTH!!
A lot better then any of the other VA Hospitals I have been too. Its very up to date and clean. Everyone loves my best friend (Dog) Ammo Wiley. And there is beautiful girls everywhere.
But last night his fellow Marine went in due to wounds that aren't visible. And he was not taken serious. The man that checked him in laughed and said what are you trying to do bust your rating? You are well dressed and clean cut, you don't need help. It took so much strength for a combat vet to admit to himself that he needs help. And then when he tries to get it he is laughed at and sent home.
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