Paging the hospitalist; Specialists act for patients' regular doctor.(LIFE - HEALTH)

0 Comments | Washington Times, The, March, 2008

Byline: Ann Geracimos, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Oralia Maitland was adamant. Bedridden at Georgetown University Hospital with pressure wounds and other ills, she tightened her lips and firmly shook her head "no" at Dr. Amarin Sangkharat's suggestion that she needed to go into a nursing home, where she would get 24/7 care.

He tried several times, ever so gently, reminding her how detrimental it would be to her health to be alone at night in her Southwest home, even with a health aide visiting during the day.

Pressure wounds can lead to amputation, he informed her. She also had abdominal pains and complained about her eyes. Overweight and suffering from diabetes, she was unlikely to get better without ongoing care. Dr. Sangkharat would not be...

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