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In reply to the discussion: THREAD: Harrowing account of effect of UNVACCINATED on hospital ICU capabilities [View all]deek
(3,414 posts)20. Medical services are difficult to obtain
My experience is not as intense as yours. My daughter is severely disabled and medically fragile. It has been very difficult getting specialist appointments for both her acute and chronic conditions. We have been to the ER numerous times this year because some specialists are still not seeing patients.
Durable medical equipment has been equally taxing to secure.We have been waiting almost 2 years for some pieces that we use daily.
In our normal life we regularly use masks, sanitizer, gloves, and laundry disinfectant. Thank goodness now our supply chain is no longer broken from COVID.
I am angry with the unvaccinated. I feel like they have stolen our essential medical care because of their selfishness and ignorance.
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THREAD: Harrowing account of effect of UNVACCINATED on hospital ICU capabilities [View all]
Roland99
Sep 2021
OP
I've read that it's more a lack of personnel than physical space/equipment.
Liberal In Texas
Sep 2021
#5
are there any diplomatic measures/international groups that could be brought into play?
Roland99
Sep 2021
#23
yeah, the whole system of deciding how many beds to build, and how much staff you need
mopinko
Sep 2021
#33
I can't speak for N.M., but even "bed capacity" can't make up for staff shortages, everywhere.
lambchopp59
Sep 2021
#34
A Philly City Council member just lost his son who was awaiting a transplant, due to a lack of beds
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2021
#22