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Visited Cleveland Clinic Akron General…
Visited Cleveland Clinic Akron General Emergency Department with elevated blood pressure, severe headache, dizziness, vomiting, and shortness of breath. To their credit, shortly after arrival, they drew blood, EKG and a chest x-ray. After a few hours they took my blood pressure about once/hour. TOLD THEM MULTIPLE TIMES THAT I HAD TAKEN NEW MEDICATION PRESCRIBED BY WORKMAN'S COMP (WC) OFFICE. I told them that my skin feels like a basketball, which is uncommon for me. Doctor twice denied that I was dehydrated. I was wheeled in and out of rooms and seen by four or five different practitioners. I was given medications for dizziness and vomiting. **Not even a hint or discussion of possible ill effects or reaction to the medication!! No Covid test or offer for vaccine. No offer for flu vaccine. No IV fluids (I agreed to IV fluids). The waiting area was packed. Emergency does not appear to have night shift housekeeping. The bathrooms were filthy, and blankets and trash were scattered around the waiting area. About eight hours in to my TEN HOUR visit, one person picked up the blankets. Masks were not worn by staff, but a few of us patients wore them. Staff was nice. Billing came in and I gave her the WC info. My insurance company has been billed despite me stating this is a WC issue. Now, of course I am on the hook for hundreds of dollars if not more. This is not the first time. Cleveland Clinic billing is scandalous.



