Advocating for Patient Rights and Family Connections in Crisis

 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals adhered to strict guidelines on patient care. While guidelines help create order, some people believe that strictly following them without considering individual patient needs may have unintended consequences. 

In They Call Me Harriet: Stories From The Underground, Patricia Gilliano-McClung shares her personal experiences as a nurse and a COVID-19 patient. In this book, she discusses hospital policies, alternative treatments, and the challenges faced by healthcare workers and patients.

The Role of Medical Guidelines

Gilliano-McClung shares many reflections and reservations on government health agencies like the CDC and NIH. There are concerns that some COVID-19 treatments may not have been the best option for all patients. 

She also discusses alternative treatments like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, having been overlooked or dismissed. Gilliano-McClung, in her book, raises questions about whether medical decisions during the pandemic were based on the best available science or influenced by financial and political factors.

Patient Needs and Hospital Policies

The book also narrates stories of patients and families who struggled with hospital policies. For example, Gilliano-McClung describes cases where visitor restrictions prevented families from being with their loved ones, which she suggests may have affected patient care. She also discusses the role of nurses, describing the difficulties they faced when trying to advocate for patients while following hospital rules.

They Call Me Harriet presents concerns about whether hospital policies always aligned with the needs of individual patients. Some healthcare workers may have felt torn between following guidelines and making decisions based on their own medical judgment. 

This raises broader questions about how hospitals balance standardized protocols with personalized care.

Alternative Treatments and Personal Choices

In this book, Gilliano-McClung also shares her personal health journey and experiences with alternative treatments, including IV ozone therapy, NAD+ therapy, and ivermectin. These treatments were part of her recovery process after experiencing severe illness. 

They Call Me Harriet raises questions about the availability of alternative therapies and their role in the broader discussion of patient care options.

The book supports the idea that medical treatments should be more flexible, allowing patients and doctors to explore different approaches with greater freedom. 

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