Romanian journalist Adina Popescu has detailed a disturbing six-day experience at Bucharest’s Floreasca Hospital in an article published in *Dilema* magazine. Popescu was admitted to the Orthopedics ward awaiting surgery that never occurred. Her account describes a harrowing experience, focusing on prolonged waiting times and inadequate care. She reports unfavorable conditions within the hospital ward and issues with the overall treatment she received. Popescu’s testimony highlights potential systemic issues within the Romanian healthcare system, specifically concerning patient care and hospital conditions. The journalist likened her experience to being “a sack of potatoes abandoned on a bed,” emphasizing her feelings of helplessness and neglect. Her account is prompting further scrutiny of the hospital and the broader public healthcare infrastructure.