H ospitals are perfect.
I nvincible are its doctors.
P atients are wrong.
P ain is for belittling.
O perations generate money.
C aring is a test question from a lecture on bedside manner.
R emember to keep them moving - more patients, more money.
A pathy is to be labeled "cool under pressure."
T reatment should be the most expensive option.
I ncidents of a negative nature should be ignored.
C onfused patients are not your problem - give them to nurses.
O ffer drugs never, or offer drugs always and like candy.
A nonymity and privacy are private joke just between us.
T errified patients are to be labeled "difficult."
H ospitals are perfect.
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The Pain Chronicles
PoetryI have had to witness several close relatives deal with both chronic pain, and acute pain, as well as pain that is predicted to be lifelong. It can be devastating, even suicidal, but with treatment, they may be allowed to live a full life. This set...
