I doubt it. My son would very likely have had permanent damage to some of his internal organs while in the NICU had I not insisted on a second look at a diagnos

I doubt it. My son would very likely have had permanent damage to some of his internal organs while in the NICU had I not insisted on a second look at a diagnosis after the physician ruled it based on a checklist cross-indexed with age because "it's impossible." And that was just one instance among many where me and my wife were the best--and most accurate--advocates for our son's care. It's not that doctor's are dumb or uncaring: they're simply stretched thin and feel they have to play by restrictive rules put in place to help prevent lawsuits. It is absolutely crucial, in my opinion, to have someone who truly cares about you accompany you if you must go into a hospital for any reason.