Public Health(care)
On 4th October I brought mum to Hospital Serdang.
Because she had mild symptoms that mimicked a heart attack.
At the triage counter the staff shot up when we described the symptoms.
Mum was sent to the Yellow Zone for Partially Critical cases.
ZONES are classified into Green = Non-critical; Yellow = Partially Critical; Red = Critical.
She was given a seat on a sofa and underwent a few tests: sugar level, blood work, x-ray
I wasn't allowed to go inside the zone, but asked permission to enter when mum wanted drinking water.
Made me realise how blessed I am to have good health.
Six hours in total. No charges, because Mum holds the Government Retiree Card.
My heart goes out to the overworked medical staff.
There were just too many patients requiring attention, and the policy for government clinics and hospitals is to not turn anyone away.
I wished I could have made things better for them, but I guess staying out of the way, keeping calm and following the rules are it.
If ever anyone is interested to solve real-world problems, this is the jackpot.
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