The "medical apathy" and "toxic empathy" isn't just present in cases of Long Covid and CFS. I have seen many of my friends turn their backs on the medical establishment and try to treat their illnesses themselves, because of how inequitable the medical system is. Needless to say, some of my friends have died for want of a decent medical safety net! "Do some yoga while thinking happy thoughts" isn't cutting it...
The "medical apathy" and "toxic empathy" isn't just present in cases of Long Covid and CFS. I have seen many of my friends turn their backs on the medical establishment and try to treat their illnesses themselves, because of how inequitable the medical system is. Needless to say, some of my friends have died for want of a decent medical safety net! "Do some yoga while thinking happy thoughts" isn't cutting it...
You are so right. The system is totally broken.