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From: Jack.O'keeffe@f34.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe)
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Subject: Re: VA Hospitals
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Date: 12 Oct 90 01:53:53 GMT
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 NF> I have worked in a VA hospital for over 15 years now.  There
 NF> are many dedicated workers around me.  We care.  Sometimes we
 NF> are over worked, but still care.

Hi Neola.  Almost everyone that I have encountered at VA hospitals
has just the same attitude as you have.  They are overloaded with
work, which means you have to do a lot of waiting.  But I never
fail to get the impression that they really care.  I have heard
"horror stories" of exceptions, and don't doubt that they exist.
But they are exceptions, not the rule.

I truly believe I've seen more caring in VA hospitals than in
general public hospitals.

 NF> If nothing else, the program aired last Thrusday night, makes
 NF> me want to rededicate myself to caring just a little bit more.

... Jack.
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