More Proof of Canada's Insane Health Care System
A MAN WHO WAITED 34 HOURS IN THE E.R. WAS DECLARED DEAD, AND THAT HE HAD BEEN DEAD FOR HOURS. Click here:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080922/wpg_man_dead_er_080922?s_name=&no_ads=
So now I know it is not just a local problem that we get insulted and abused and neglected and mistreated when we go to the E.R. alone, but when we have a "witness" or advocate go with us, then we are treated faster, kinder and we are taken more seriously. All this week I have needed E.R. treatment, but stayed home because I have no one to take me, and I don't feel good enough to defend myself and fight to get help like I have to when I go alone. Yesterday I even considered paying one lady her fee of $30 an hour to go with me. She runs errands for people at that price, but I thought if they keep me there 8+ hours like usual, I really couldn't afford it, so stayed home and sufferd again. If that man had someoene to go with him, they could have advocated for him to get someone in there to help him sooner, and they would have noticed when he passed out or got worse. Notice the "quiet one" (actually unconscious) got no care. If you are not well enough to be loud and demand help, or have someone with you who will do that for you, you won't get it. This is one of the richest countries in the world, one of the most industrialized and advanced...yet people are suffering which chronic illnesses without getting any help, and dying while waiting in E.R.s. Insanity.
Oh, that is so sad to hear Sheila. I wish I live near your place so that I could go with you at the E.R everytime you need treatment. And you wont have to pay for my company.
I really feel sad now. I wish I can do something. I am praying for you always. You take care and be strong.
Sheila Lu said... Wed Sept 24, 08:46:00 am GMT-6
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