In the dialysis center, the patients usually have a clear view of the half of the center that they happen to be sitting in. On this particular day a young lady was sitting about five or six chairs away from me. I watched as five, now six, technicians hovered over her. Being assisted by one technician is normal. A patient feels lucky and special if two techs tend to their needs at the same time. If more than two techs are present, this generally indicates a problem of some sort. Four techs will make the patient worry. Five or six or more will make everyone in the room worry. The next step is a visit from EMS and/or the police department. I have been witness to all of these levels, and have also occasioned all of them except for police participation.
As I watched, I thought to myself “I’m glad that isn’t me.” I then immediately said a couple of prayers for the woman. Fortunately, after a couple more minutes the gaggle dispersed and the patient went back to watching television.
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