Dr suspended after ER video: 'I know why you people are here, you people who come here for drugs

[Demovictory9]

Bardwell's father Donald told SFGATE that his son has a history of anxiety attacks, and that he takes Klonopin, a sedative that can treat seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety.

However, Samuel had not taken any Klonipin in the days leading up to the anxiety attack.

"He had a prescription waiting for him at the pharmacy but couldn't pick it up, he's a student and he works," Bardwell told SFGATE. "We didn't know what the consequence of not taking the meds would be."

Bardwell brought his son to the emergency room, where they encountered Dr. Beth Keegstra, who was tasked with treating Samuel.

"She never first came in and introduced herself," Bardwell said. "She never said her name, she never asked for his name, she never really examined him."

Bardwell said that Keegstra accused them of coming in for drugs, and tried to get them to leave.

"She said, 'I know why you people are here, you people who come here for drugs,' and I said 'What do you mean you people?'" Bardwell said. "She was rambling on so angrily that's why I pulled out my phone."

Bardwell recorded the rest of the interaction and uploaded the video to Facebook, where it has been seen over 3.5 million times and shared over 95,000 times.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Los-Gatos-El-Camino-Hospital-doctor-viral-video-13000026.php

[kcr]

1. Hope she loses her license for good

That is not acceptable.

[Demovictory9]

2. Me too. She came into the exam room with a security guard. ER visiting while black?

“They treated us like we were there just to get drugs,” he added. “We were there for four hours and the doctor finally came in with a security guard. She didn’t even say hello or ask why he was there, just came in with guns blazing. That’s why I started the video.”

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/06/15/are-you-dead-sir-doctor-asks-patient-in-video-that-led-to-her-removal-from-hospital/

[tulipsandroses]

3. I hope she is disciplined appropriately

As someone that works with addicts - I don't know if her you people statement is in regards to people presenting to the ER looking for drugs. And I am saying that as a black nurse. She may very well have meant it in a racial way. I just know that drug seeking is a big problem and you always have your antenna up for strange stories. Its very common. Its a frustrating thing for doctors and nurses. You are constantly screening for med seeking patients looking for drugs. Especially for drugs like Klonopin - Having said that. She was very unprofessional and needs to be disciplined.

- Its not uncommon, if he was identified as a possible psych patient for security to be present. Psych patients are typically seen in a separate section of the emergency room where there is security present.

I hope this young man gets the help he needs. It does not sound like his anxiety is being treated appropriately. Especially if he is ending up in the emergency room repeatedly needing Klonopin. I heard dad say he's taken him to the ER before for and they gave him a pill for anxiety. This is not good. But again, this doc needs to be disciplined and this kid needs a new psych doc.

[Horse with no Name]

4. I've been a nurse for over a quarter of a century

That Doc needs to have her license pulled and seek treatment for her burnout.
She has no business whatsoever delivering care.