The now infamous TikTok hospital ‘ick’ video scandal might have gotten four nurses fired, but the controversy is far from over as former patients of Atlanta’s Emory Healthcare Hospital are sharing their less-than-great experiences at the institution.
Recommended VideosStories of patients’ poor experiences in the hospital have been spread on social media, where they accused the staff of denying them proper care. Some also accused these nurses appearing in the TikTok video of playing a role in their children’s literal death.
Y’all was talking about those terminated L&D nurses at Emory. I das a few ppl say they likely aren’t bad nurses. Well.. pic.twitter.com/NgEIYM6cV5
— M. (@thespicexqueen) December 11, 2022Had my child here. They coerced me into a c section, completely disregarded me when I discussed my pain with them my entire time I went into labor & after delivery/recovery. Only allowed me 800 ibuprofen after a c section…my baby died in care of Emory nurses in the end as well https://t.co/YaLiooHr8X
— yummy p (@slimeyPey) December 11, 2022My time at Emory midtown in labor and delivery was HORRIBLE. Rushed to the back 3 times before my actual emergency c section. A nurse almost ripped my in out walking too fast and some more questionable shit . Mother and baby straight tho https://t.co/HlITaIGQhv
— lex 🎄 (@eleexuuuuus) December 11, 2022i delivered here in 2020 and had the second woman as my nurse. from what i recall, she definitely had an attitude. i’ll never recommend Emory to anyone! https://t.co/wugTAO2g4v
— R. (@NAYHRT) December 11, 2022It’s not just the hospital’s labor and delivery nurses that are being called out on social media. One patient who had spinal surgery said they were left in the bathroom by a staff member, despite being heavily medicated and in constant need of assistance.
Wow! Can’t wait to share the “Icks” of my 5 yr Hellcare experience w/Emory! The latest was my spinal surgery where I was left in the bathroom the night of my surgery, heavily medicated w/6 screws and 2 metal plates in my back! The tech literally said “I’ll be back.” #emory https://t.co/unwZrsQMGI
— RaQia Lowo (@RaQiaLowo) December 11, 2022Someone tweeted on here YEARS ago that Emory is where you go if you dont care if you live or die cause they have so many problems. And if they’re aware of that reputation with the public then this swift action is necessary https://t.co/QuMJIo9jON
— Gabrielle Perry, MPH (@GeauxGabrielle) December 11, 2022Emory Healthcare shared a statement stating that the viral video “does not represent” their commitment to helping patients and families and assured the nurses’ actions were unprofessional. The hospital also assured patients in its facility are treated with “care and respect” and that “appropriate actions” were taken following the video’s circulation.
Emory Healthcare is committed to patient- and family-centered care. pic.twitter.com/P7nWS6wM5V
— Emory Healthcare (@emoryhealthcare) December 9, 2022Hopefully, this incident would be a teaching moment for not only those nurses but also others in different hospitals, especially the students. While it’s fine to complain about work, you shouldn’t be vocal about it on social media, especially whilst you’re in uniform.
Perhaps medical schools could provide a short crash course on online etiquette and how it could affect your job might be something places could enforce going forward.
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