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07/08/2002 Entry: "Not the NHS"
I've had several conversations with people here about health care and related matters, but now I've had some direct experience of the system for myself. I would have been content to rely on hearsay evidence, but things don't always happen as we would wish, do they?Last night I went to play tennis with some of the men from the church (fine fellows all!). I was amongst the first there, and since we had two rackets between three of us I sat down on a wooden bench by the court. Under the bench was a wasp's nest, and they evidently didn't want to share. I took a sting on the back of my ankle, which was not the greatest experience I've had so far but made a fine addition to the small but interesting collection of insect bites I've gathered along the way. A few moments later, racket in hand, I think I was giving more attention to the sting than to where I was putting my feet and turned over on the ankle hard enough for me to forget all about wasps.So this morning I hopped into the Emergency Room at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center and asked very politely if they might be able to help at all.I'm bound to say the attention I received was very good, both caring and efficient. I was very embarassed to be riding around in a whelchair but the staff were very kind and adopted just the right air of unsympathetic humour. There doesn't seem to be anything broken (sighs of relief) but I've to got used to crutches for a while.Two things for which to give thanks:1. It's my left ankle, so I can still drive2. The hospital agreed to bill the insurance company direct.3. There has been a wonderful sense of the care of the church. They got me to and from the ER and visited me while I was there. I've even had a visit at home from the District Superintendent.That's three, isn't it? All together now: "Count your blessings dah de dah dah dah..."
Replies:
Well, Richard now you've gone and done it. Riding around in a wheelchair! And we suppose you'll be wanting to pass on tennis this coming Sunday to boot!Well there's not a chance. We fully expect your presence on the court at the appointed time, that is of course if you are able to use a crutch in place of a raquet...Ah well, even though a badly sprained ankle is no joke, I'm relieved that nothing's broken. I'm sure we ALL wish you a speedy recovery, aided by prayer and God's healing touch. And stay off the tennis court a while, OK?
Posted by Rick O"Donnell @ 07/09/2002 06:11 PM CST
Ouch...I hope you are fully recovered soon. When do you return to England?
Posted by Craig @ 07/09/2002 01:41 AM CST
