Applies to E.R.: When you're talking about life and death or your health and well being 3 stars can be a death sentence. I feel sorry that Veterans who took so much risk for our country have to put up with only three, count 'em, 3 star service at a health care facility. If you have the unfortunate opportunity of ending up there then you better know exactly what is wrong with you because I can assure the doctors have little chance of finding out. If your head is missing it will be days before they find out and in that time you will likely be treated for low blood pressure. NOTE: The most competent people were the Air Force personnel.
I had to go to the Emergency Room. I specifically told the doctor what was wrong and he ignored it and treated me for something else. The problem that was causing severe pain was not treated and I was not offered any pain medicine. 6 hours later I thought I was being punk'd and reminded the doctor why I came in. He had completely forgotten! This guy examined me, took blood samples, saw obvious signs of past trauma and then forgot. It was akin to showing him an arrow being shot through my head and then being treated for a hangnail.
Three words, avoid, avoid and avoid. What a shameful thing to do to those who served. Bad service, poor care and horribly maintained Emergency Room.