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Has This Happened to You?

It was the end of April 2020. My husband suffered a diabetic foot injury. He came home from work to show me his foot. I took one look at it and knew he had cellulitis. He needed debridement and antibiotics ASAP! I was worried that he may lose some of his toes. I dressed his wounds and drove him to the nearest hospital. As soon as we entered the door, we were told by the receptionist that I had to leave. No one except the patient may enter the hospital because of COVID19. I tried explaining that I needed to be there in order to help him with the aftercare of his foot, and that I was worried they might have to amputate his toes. My husband was equally as worried. My reasons were not enough to allow me into the emergency room with him. An already stressful situation was compounded by intense worry, anger, and frustration. I was relegated to waiting in my vehicle while he disappeared behind closed doors. When I got back to my...

Some Hospitals Have Allowed a Last Visit for Dying COVID Patients

According to this news article published by MassLive back in May, UMass Memorial in Worcester listened to their patients and came up with a program to help family members to see their loved ones before dying. According to the article, Saint Vincent hospital in Worcester has a similar program in place. We need to ensure that ALL hospitals allow access to our loved ones. Whether they are near death, or in need of a health advocate.

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