The Signal & The Spiral

The Signal & The Spiral

Reimaging the Hospital Emergency Room

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Melissa A. Rosati
Jan 11, 2024
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Memory and medical gauze share one common property—absorption. Memory absorbs emotion. The gauze absorbs blood from a wound.

At our age, we are familiar with the partner or elderly parent needing emergency medical attention. Over time, these ER trips increase in frequency, but they don’t get easier emotionally. At least, that’s my experience.

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