Recently, news outlets reported an incident where a young man shot and killed a health system executive. This crime is unacceptable and must be addressed through our justice system in a fair and accountable manner.
What shocked me was that people across the country have supported this crime, wrongly labeling the perpetrator as a hero. This cowardly act should not elevate the shooter to hero status; he committed murder. I also need to discuss a couple of other issues. The healthcare system in our country requires significant improvement. I believe in universal healthcare, where all services are free for everyone. Additionally, I think our healthcare system should focus on healing without relying on drugs that worsen conditions.
Many have argued that this atrocious crime exposed the shortcomings of our healthcare systems across the nation. This murder should not be viewed as a commendable effort to enhance healthcare. However, in my opinion, we must recognize several points. First, our healthcare system requires significant reform. Second, we need to transition from the "treat the symptom" approach to the "heal the patient" philosophy. Third, health should not be determined by how much the healthcare system can profit from both the poor and wealthy. It should be grounded in the essence of its name, "Health Care." Fourth, the healthcare system should address cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses with solutions that truly heal.
Fifth, we must remember that not everyone in the healthcare system is bad. Many genuinely care for others and strive to improve their patients' health.
Throughout the years, I've been fortunate to have doctors and nurses who genuinely care about me and provide health solutions beyond merely prescribing pain medication. Unfortunately, I've also encountered apathetic doctors. I've observed what seniors, including veterans, often experience neglect. Healthcare systems seem to disregard them, and they are frequently mistreated by low-wage workers, with doctors having little time for genuine care.
Many elderly individuals lose hope due to insufficient care and limited quality of life options.
Our healthcare system should support its clients, including veterans and community members. I also advocate for incorporating dietary recommendations for healing, such as herbs and minerals from the Earth.
What should be clearly recognized as a crime is now depicted as an act of justice, because of the inadequate healthcare systems across our nation.
Many have argued that this dreadful crime highlighted the shortcomings in our country's healthcare systems. This act of murder should not be viewed as a noble effort to improve healthcare.
I have personally seen the Veterans Administration doctors and health care teams humiliate my father. They spoke to him in a very inhumane way. They continued to prescribe medication that did not address the symptom or the problem. He told me how the medication worsened his condition and did not help him at all. He became very discouraged and just wanted to die. As he aged, he no longer wanted to eat or go anywhere; he just wanted to die. We thought the medication would help him, but it did not.
I recently lost another senior family member who had multiple health issues. It was heartbreaking to learn that her insurance company refused to cover hospice care. This was a major setback. Her life might have been saved, but without hospice, they discontinued all life support and let her pass away the next day. How tragic it is that our healthcare system would rather let someone die than extend one's life with a little assistance.
Another loved one suffered from diabetes, and the dialysis treatments she received were ineffective. The healthcare system profited from each dialysis session, while her condition worsened, ultimately leading to her being found deceased at home. This was devastating for us, yet the healthcare system continues to grow wealthier.
With all of these major losses, I am deeply saddened and believe urgent reforms are necessary in our healthcare system.
However, resorting to violence, like shooting a man in the back, is not the solution. There is a humane way to achieve justice within our system. Let's work together to find those solutions.
The Lancet Report, dated September 5, 2018, Five million people die each year due to poor quality healthcare for both poor and middle-class individuals. (see link below)
(Study: 5 Million People Die A Year Due To Poor Quality Health Care : Goats and Soda : NPR Mortality due to low-quality health systems in the universal health coverage era: a systematic analysis of amenable deaths in 137 countries - The Lancet
What stands out is that these individuals have access to healthcare and are part of the system, yet they receive "poor quality healthcare." Let's focus on providing quality healthcare for everyone.
Comments