"Overall, Good Samaritan seems like a top notch hospital with a few bad apples. I am someone who should not be given Morphine as I am unable to think straight while on it. And being so doped up, I was left in bed overly long the second day. I'd already been given 4 pints of blood for a bleeder they couldn't find and was very ill during this time. But I was left in bed for too long at a time and developed pneumonia in my left lung. My dependence on Oxygen and the fluids in my lung nearly cost me my life. I took myself off Morphine, waited for the effects to wane, and then took charge of my own recovery, which is not an easy task when you're so ill. I think there needs to be a staff meeting stressing the importance of mobility and breathing exercises. "
"The first time I met Dr. Emma Patterson, she was very knowledgable and informative. As time went by, she became more friendly. Her office staff always appeared pleasent but dropped the ball on several occasions, causing unnecessary delays. I've always had the highest respect for Dr. Patterson. I highly recommend her as a surgeon. She seemed to have genuine concern for my well being. Aftercare is essential. She has an aftercare support program and checks her patients at regular intervals. She went over the risks of the surgery several times. Overall, Dr. Patterson gets a 10+. Surgical competence is better than bedside manner, but a safe recovery was my main objective. "
