Tag: healthcare
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Mental Health Awareness Month—Empty Words, Real Consequences
They talk about advocacy, breaking stigma, change. But when I walked into that ER—sick, deteriorating, on the edge of collapse—awareness didn’t save me. I was gaslit. I was discarded. I was humiliated. And in the end? I was admitted weeks later—proving they were wrong all along. So tell me: what does awareness actually do when…
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Surviving Medical Negligence: My Story Part 1
A cascade of medical failures left me vulnerable in the most critical moments. A doctor stormed out mid-conversation, essential tests were nearly skipped, and I was discharged while heavily sedated without instructions or a follow-up plan. How could so many safety protocols be ignored? What if I hadn’t known to push back? This isn’t just…
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The Rewarding Role I Would Do for Free
The author passionately serves as a patient advocate without pay, using their knowledge to navigate the healthcare system and help others. Through personal experiences, particularly with a friend’s critical health issues, they highlight the importance of questioning medical decisions and ensuring comprehensive care. Their relentless fight aims to improve patient outcomes and accountability in healthcare.
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Stop Being a Compliant Patient
Today, I’m stuck in bed because of my medical conditions. It can be really tiring and lonely. I’ve mentioned my health issues before, but never in detail. Today feels like the right day to share more. Even though I’m medically retired, I still honor the oath to do no harm, a commitment I made when…
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