An Alabama woman accuses hospital staff of neglecting proper care for her mom. After her mother was admitted into the hospital, she seemed to decline rapidly, and without anyone allegedly doing anything to help.
The Alabama woman stated that when her mother went into the hospital, she was alert and able to answer basic questions. However, a week later, she became unable to recognize her daughter, forgot how to eat, and became unresponsive. The first video has nearly 20,000 views, while the second video has over 26,000 views. Both videos have received thousands of likes.
In the first video, the Alabama woman vented after a hospital visit. She stated, “I swear the people taking care of her really don’t give a [expletive].” The woman expressed growing frustration with every visit. She felt like she was “doing more to try and get her better than the people who are supposed to be getting her better.” Additionally, she claimed that whenever she asked the nurses questions, they seemed to get offended. She described her mother’s behavior as zombie-like, as a result of three different medications. She explained, “She just seems to be getting worse.”
The Alabama woman posted a follow-up video in which she found her mom unresponsive. At this point, her mom had been taken off the medications. The woman explained, “It was really scary to walk in there and not be able to wake up my mom.” Allegedly, the nurses only acted when she questioned them about a lack of IV and potential blood clots. She wanted to know, “Why is it taking me asking those questions for you to want to do something about it?” The woman ended the video with: “I brought her in for a UTI, and now she won’t wake up.”
People Give Alabama Woman Advice
Many have taken notice of the situation and are offering the Alabama woman advice through comments on the TikTok video. One suggests that she “download the app My Chart so you can see your mother’s medical notes from the doctors.” Another says, “Please let a patient advocate know about these issues.” One even suggests that she should “move her to another facility or speak with the CNO about your concerns.”
Others have shared similar situations where they had to advocate for a parent. One says, “I was my mama’s caregiver/advocate till we lost her to dementia.” Most commenters offer the Alabama woman their sympathies and support. One says, “It’s so sad our healthcare system has gotten to this.” Another advises, “Just keep doing what you’re doing and don’t be afraid to ask questions.”
While her mom is still not responsive, she does have a new doctor treating her. No other updates have been given at this time.
