Jake Tapper shares harrowing story of daughter's near-fatal misdiagnosis | CNN

Facts. When you're advocating for a loved one in the hospital, it's NOT the time to be polite.

Every time a medic refuses to order a test that you are requesting, ask them to document their reasons on the chart/medical history.

As a registered nurse, I applaud Mr. Tapper and his wife for their persistence in getting care for his beautiful daughter! Every person of every age needs an advocate when they are hospitalized! They need to hear, and help the patient make decisions about their care. I am so happy their stress is over and they are sharing this story with the nation.

I had cancer misdiagnosed by 7 doctors. I have severe mistrust and anxiety about medical care now

As a pediatric nurse, I always listen to parents. They see their kiddos every day and can see the smaller changes that give great info. So sorry this happened to your sweet daughter.

My brother almost died from this in 2005, he was 22 YO. Doctors said it was food poisoning because there was no way he could still be alive if it was appendicitis (he had severe abdominal pain for 3 days straight) If it weren't for a random lady in the emergency waiting room convincing my mom that it was MIGHT be appendicitis he would have died. P.S. PLEASE be forceful and respectful when it comes to your loved ones in an emergency room situation. Doctors and nurses are human beings and they can be wrong.

My grandson went through this. He was hospitalized for over 80 days and is blessed to be alive as well! Thank you Tappers for sharing this story!

It was many years ago, but my older sister died of a burst appendix. If she would have had today’s medical knowledge of doctors she would have lived. So glad your daughter is healthy again!💙

I was misdiagnosed as a child. My mother called a local physician who diagnosed my condition of fever and abdominal pain over the phone as constipation and told her to give me an enema. Instead she rushed me to a hospital in a nearby town where I was correctly diagnosed and rushed into surgery. The hospital surgeon told Mom that had she waited, I would have died. Thank you, Mom.

I’m starting nursing school in 3 weeks. I will not forget this story. Thank You Tapper Family.

What a nightmare. I'm happy your daughter is okay now.

I am in tears watching this video as the same happened to my daughter several years ago, I had to take her twice to the ER, they finally took her for an emergency surgery. My daughters is doing well now but my emotions of helplessness I felt still stings my heart.

If this can happen to people of means and influence who WANT to pay for tests even as a caution, I shudder to think what happens to regular, or worse poor folks. Kudos to Jake for using his resources and name to help save his child, any parent SHOULD. And to mom for being an absolute warrior. Thank you all for highlighting this critical issue. All the best to Alice going forward.

I very much appreciate Alice and her Parents for WANTING to share this story about misdiagnosis and how in fact many can become fatal calls too.

That's super scary, especially doctors not paying no attention to the parents.

Same exact thing that my 4 year old daughter had happen. Sat there for 3 days before they did ct scan, our wonderful pediatrician came to the hospital and told the doctor and nurses that they needed to “listen to that mom sitting in that bed right there”, I’m so thankful our daughter lived. We first went to ER, they sent us home, went back a couple hours later and wanted to send us home but I told them no. They had been giving her morphine from the start. They did the jump test on her, she jumped just like most kids would if they were told. Her appendix ended up rupturing Same exact thing that happened to this young girl happened to my daughter. Once they did the ct, they said they would have it read the next morning, I then called the pediatrician and told him what they said, and I knew it was appendicitis, he called back 3 mins later and said they are coming to get her for emergency surgery. My baby girl almost died and I’m so thankful I didn’t stop telling them this is not a virus…she was then septic and stayed in the hospital for 5 days after the 3 …

Jake gained a TON of respect from me by sharing this. I learned also from my medical experience that doctors are just wrong sometimes, and you should question & verify what they say if it does not match your symptoms or if their treatment is not working. It's not rude to question a doctor for clarification if something doesn't seem right. If a doctor is offended by you asking questions, RUN to a 2nd opinion! Like Jakes's wife said, this is no time to be polite.

Hearing Jake’s shaky voice talking about his daughter’s ordeal is every parent’s worse nightmare. The feeling of being helpless not being able to take her pain away and the emotional trauma of possibly losing your child. He has my total respect for speaking up about the misdiagnosis.

This hospital was grossly negligent. All they had to do was to do one or more simple diagnostic procedures to fine out and they refused to do so,

Happens every single day for poor folks and minorities- EVERY SINGLE DAY! Glad Alice recovered. Peace 🕊