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I wanted to tell others of my experience at Brampton Civiv Hospital. A few years ago I was admitted there with a pulmonary embolism. I spend 7 days in the CCU cardiology floor. I had not been in a hospital for 40 years, had no idea what my rights were, I was totally alone. I was told by the doctor they would be doing this and that to me. I was not asked or given suggestions. I had a nurse that did not like me, I suffer from sleep apnea. It bothered her when she was on, kept coming into the room stomping her feet and breathing heavy, she would adjust my bed all night, put oxygen in me. I was afraid of her. Shortly after I was transferred to the regular cardiology floor. I spent my time in the hallway. I needed papers signed by the doctor I asked the doctor on the floor he laughed at me said the doctor I wanted was a senior cardiologist and did not have time to sign my papers. My pay check was delayed because of that. I had to get my family doctor to sign. My right arm had started to swell, the nurse was conserned told the doctor. I heard him answer her, said did you read her chart? Do you know what they did to her up there, that is why her arm is swollen. I was finally going to be released, suppose to go at 9 am did not go till 4pm. They lost my chart and accused me of stealing it. They went through my bag. The chart was found on another desk further up. If the nurses hand not of been fooling around they would of found it. I even told the senior cardiologist about what happened and exactly what I thought happened nothing. I would say about 60 % of the staff was A+ the rest need a refresher course. They talk about the healthcare staff today but what about the patients. If you hate your job or having a bad day please do not take it out on the poor patients. I did nothing to deserve this treatment.