What I realized about hospitals as my brother lay dying of cystic fibrosis in the ICU
During my 36-year-old brother’s terminal stay in the ICU, I discovered a dire need for a more comprehensive approach to critical care. The more he relied on this large, corporate hospital system to keep him healthy and happy, the clearer it became that no matter how highly-ranked or well-funded it was, this hospital did not possess the flexibility, agility, or progressive thinking it needed to confront cases like his.