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I was in a position a couple of years ago when I was too sick to voice my wishes and no one advocated for me and I almost ended up in an aged care facility at the age of 55. Luckily I recovered enough function to state my wish for rehab even though I was told it was futile.
I,deep down, can never forgive my friends and family for not advocating for me. It is a hurt that won't ever go away. That is why I am such a vocal advocate for the rights of patients now. For the need for Doctors to be aware that patients have rights and feelings and don't have to agree with everything the Doctor says. I advocate for my elderly parents to the point where I am considered a thorn in the side of the health services but I don't care as long as they get the best treatment available.....I'm damned if I will let their care be compromised because I know how absolutely vulnerable you are when you can't speak for yourself.
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