General and Vascular Surgery at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center - Longview renee campbell: While I was waiting to be operated on I had to go to the bathroom. My 85 year old mother took me twice previously. At that time they gave me a bed pan which was quickly overflowing and my gown and socks were soiled heavily. I asked them to change me right away. They did not, I was knocked out after ten minutes of being wet. I do not know but suspect they may have operated on me with soiled clothing. At some point they changed my gown but left on urine soaked socks. This may have been caused by not being white, straight and poor. Regardless it was dehumanizing and humiliating. What might they have done if I couldnt speak up for myself? What if were a patient with memory loss, an illegal alien, non verbal or in some way not able to speak about my treatment. What then? Feces, urine, blood, chemicals? What if I was your daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother or mother? Would you want your loved ones in the hands of these unconcerned people? I would hope not. Thank you.
