English, Department of
Date of this Version
2025
Document Type
Manuscript
Citation
Manuscript, 2025
Abstract
This work delves into the disappointment, indifference, and pretense experienced by the narrator when she sorts the American healthcare system. It also addresses the struggles immigrants face, particularly from Africa, as they navigate a healthcare system that often requires them to prove their pain and worthiness of attention. The narrative emphasizes the importance of not generalizing the entire healthcare system based on a single negative experience while acknowledging the profound impact on one's perception of the system. Furthermore, it explores the paradox between the availability of better resources in America compared to the narrator's home country and the mistreatment and challenges still faced by immigrants. The work emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and equitable care from medical practitioners, irrespective of patients' backgrounds or identities. The narrative serves as a call to prioritize compassion and inclusivity in the healthcare system to ensure that every patient receives the care they deserve.
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Comments
Copyright 2025, Akua Agyeiwaa Manieson. Used by permission