The morning was a pretty busy one with each of the affected specialities having their “Last Words” as it were. All agreed - let him go, let him go, let him go. Then, at the last possible moment the computer system went down!
The hospitals have become so dependent on technology that they simply cannot operate without it. Not only were all the records unavailable, the medicines are in automated cabinets which were inoperable. The nurses were bustling about with little scraps of paper writing down information that will ultimately be transferred to the system. The usual method is to enter data as you read it right at the patient’s bedside.
Needless to say, dismissals are pretty low priority at this point. At last the system was rebooted and functioned again. About 1:30 the doors were flung wide and I went forth into the world. It was so good to smell outside air again. Friend Colleen took me to the drugstore to pick up my meds and then home.
I was released without restrictions and instructed to take only medication for high blood pressure which I’ve never had before (neither the pills or the affliction),
I still feel fine, although I suddenly feel very weary. I’ve been running around the house dealing with mail, other items that needed to be dealt with and I guess I’m just tired. I don’t know if I’ll make it through the night without pining for a blood draw every two hours but I’ll take a stab at it.
I’ll let you know tomorrow about any matter of import. I am going to bed.
Once again thanks for reading, for your helpful words and your prayers.
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