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Airwaves · 06-20-2006, 11:56 PM

I know this is ancedotal but I just don't want you to think that with all the praises that Lakes Region General is without problems.

My father (80) recently fell and was taken to Lakes Region via ambulance. He was later sent back to his residence. Later in the evening the nurses sent him back to the hospital because he was in intolerable pain.

That's when we found out that during his first trip to Lakes Region earlier in the day, they decided an 80 year old man who fell on his hip did NOT warrant x-rays! None were taken until the nurse sent him back via ambulance the second time that evening.

Several health care professionals I spoke with following that incident expressed concern and had similar stories to tell me.

All hospitals have issues, but I just don't want you thinking that the facility in Laconia is on par with Dartmouth-Hitchcock or Mass General.

Again, my story is anecdotal, but from what I can see its an adequate primary hospital but if something serious happens go to Lebanon or Boston.

06-20-2006, 11:56 PM	#10
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	I know this is ancedotal but I just don't want you to think that with all the praises that Lakes Region General is without problems. My father (80) recently fell and was taken to Lakes Region via ambulance. He was later sent back to his residence. Later in the evening the nurses sent him back to the hospital because he was in intolerable pain. That's when we found out that during his first trip to Lakes Region earlier in the day, they decided an 80 year old man who fell on his hip did NOT warrant x-rays! None were taken until the nurse sent him back via ambulance the second time that evening. Several health care professionals I spoke with following that incident expressed concern and had similar stories to tell me. All hospitals have issues, but I just don't want you thinking that the facility in Laconia is on par with Dartmouth-Hitchcock or Mass General. Again, my story is anecdotal, but from what I can see its an adequate primary hospital but if something serious happens go to Lebanon or Boston.