![]() But I found that I wasn’t prepared for how to advocate for my husband in a busy emergency room (ER). I worried he might collapse before I could get him to the car.Īs a longtime health writer, I’m familiar with the healthcare system. At first, I thought he might be dehydrated or overheated from working so hard outdoors, but it wasn’t particularly hot for a D.C. I grew anxious as I threw on some shoes and grabbed my keys. On this morning, though, he looked at me with tired eyes and asked for my help. ![]() In a slow and quiet voice, he said, “I think you need to take me to the ER.”Įriq does not often ask for help, and I normally have to prod him to make a doctor’s appointment. His skin was pale, and he was sweating and struggling to stay upright.
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