My dad could still be alive, but he's not
10 days ago
- #grief
- #systemic failure
- #healthcare
- The author's father died from a heart attack shortly after his 57th birthday.
- The family waited 30 minutes for an ambulance that never arrived, leading them to drive to the hospital themselves.
- The father collapsed and died on the hospital steps upon arrival.
- The author reflects on the systemic failures and institutional inefficiencies that contributed to the tragedy.
- There is a sense of regret and frustration over following official advice to wait for an ambulance.
- The narrative challenges common beliefs about emergency response systems and their reliability.