(DAILY KOS) – “But if you have to go [to the hospital] you’ll leave wanting more than ever to do what it takes to beat back the forces of reaction, nativism, bigotry and racism.”


A few days ago I fell and banged my head (long story — I’m OK) and had to go to the emergency room at an urban hospital. Over the next 22 hours I had every test that could fit into that time period. I had to interact with 20-25 people — MD’s, PA’s, RN’s, transporters, administrators, orderlies and several other categories I don’t remember. The care was uniformly excellent.

But that’s not the main story.

Click to continue reading. By Bethesda 1971 Feb 14, 2018.