Yesterday’s post, where I told the stories of three (+2) victims of MRSA infections, raised ire, blame and excuses from commentators and emailers alike.
Never mind that they were stories of five people who are infected with MRSA, one of whom has basically been left to die. Never mind that the frustration levels of these patients while trying to get treatment are over the top. Never mind that these people are victims of dirty medicine — the kind where guidelines and controls exist, but are ignored in too many places. The negative comments were aimed at me — it’s easier, after all, to shoot the messenger.
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MRSA: Victimization and Shooting the Messenger
Published January 10, 2008 Blamers and Fixers , Death , Doctor Communication , Health , Health /Medical Consumerism , Health Insurance , Healthcare Quality , Hospitals , Medical Commentary , MRSA /Hospital Acquired Infections , Patient Advocacy , Patient Empowerment , Patient Safety , Patient Tools , Patients , Patientude , Self Help , Surgery 7 CommentsTags: dirty hospitals, hospital acquired infections, MRSA, victimization
Yesterday’s post, where I told the stories of three (+2) victims of MRSA infections, raised ire, blame and excuses from commentators and emailers alike.
Never mind that they were stories of five people who are infected with MRSA, one of whom has basically been left to die. Never mind that the frustration levels of these patients while trying to get treatment are over the top. Never mind that these people are victims of dirty medicine — the kind where guidelines and controls exist, but are ignored in too many places. The negative comments were aimed at me — it’s easier, after all, to shoot the messenger.
This post has been moved. Find it by linking to its new location.