Dr. Tara Leigh Brennan, PSY.D.

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my utter disappointment and frustration with the abysmal treatment my daughter and my family have received at Children’s National Hospital. This institution, which is supposed to be a beacon of hope and healing for children, has failed miserably in its duty to provide competent and compassionate care.

From the moment we walked through the doors, it was clear that the staff lacked the empathy and professionalism necessary to properly care for patients and their families. Instead of receiving the support and guidance we desperately needed during a difficult time, we were met with indifference and incompetence at every turn.

Not only did the medical staff consistently overlook important details regarding my daughter's treatment, but they also displayed a shocking lack of concern for her well-being. It is unacceptable that we had to constantly advocate for basic necessities such as timely medication administration and proper hygiene practices.

Furthermore, the overall culture at Children’s National Hospital is toxic and detrimental to the health and well-being of both patients and their families. There is a pervasive sense of apathy and neglect that permeates every aspect of the organization, making it clear that patient care is not a top priority.

As a parent, it is my duty to ensure that other families are aware of the deplorable conditions and substandard care they may encounter at Children’s National Hospital. No child or family should ever have to endure the level of incompetence and neglect that we experienced.

I urge you to take immediate and decisive action to address the systemic issues within your organization and restore the trust and confidence of the community you serve. Failure to do so will only further erode the reputation of Children’s National Hospital and put more innocent lives at risk.