The following is my opinion based on the care I have had and have personally seen.

I have been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  My first child was born here.  I have had to take relatives here at least a dozen times.  It is by far the WORST hospital I have been in ANYWHERE!

The ER is NOT staffed by the hospital, but by another group.  I have NEVER been there when they have enough staff on duty.  They will not call more staff unless they are behind at least two hours - FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM!  If you go to the ER, expect to be there for AT LEAST 8 hours.  If you are going to be admitted,...