So, my friend with lymphoma died. I've posted about him here a few times. [View all]
Most recently about his pain, which I felt was being inadequately addressed.
Right now, I guess I'm in the "anger" stage of grief.
I really think his death was accelerated by the crappy care he was getting.
He was bounced around from one crappy facility to another because Medicare doesn't cover a place to live if you are gravely ill and can't live at home.
I'm sick and fucking tired of those on the right who say we have the best medical care in the world.
It isn't fucking true unless you have MONEY and LOTS OF IT!
For 99% of us, we are one serious illness from living my friend's final days in a dismal, stinking, "care" facility where the call button is a joke and you can writhe in agony for hours with no relief.
I hate those who oppose socialized medicine with the heat of a million suns.
RIP, my friend.
I am glad that at least you are now pain free.
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