rich1.0bryan (npub1dl…tfd8s)https://yabu.me/npub1dld9hn3gsgtkh7atl26s8gd49qfjjkpdw8ztap9mk4n7vhq60y0satfd8snjumphttps://yabu.meMy grandfather is nearly 90 years old and has been suffering from a gallbladder infection. 6 weeks ago a tube was placed into the gallbladder to drain the biliary system which is likely obstructed from a gallstone. The surgeon in his hometown, Lyons Ga, doesn't feel comfortable doing the surgery and there is no GI doctor to attempt a stent. For this reason, he was transferred (late) yesterday evening to Savannah for care. Presumably, the hospital in Savannah, associated with the medical school, would be able to provide a higher level of care. He arrived by ambulance late in the night. He was evaluated in the ER and told "There is nothing we can do for you." They put him in an Uber and drove him 80+ miles back to Vidalia. He said it was his first uber ride and although the driver didn't speak much English, "He did a fine job." I just spoke to him. He is having trouble breathing, bile leaking from the drain, and nobody will help. He isn't leaving home again. We talked and even laughed a bit. He closed up by saying, "son, my time is short." He isn't a great surgical candidate, but this poor quality care is becoming all to common. Worse than the care is the lack of humanity. Soon to be leaving for Lyons.