Bruce Sackman, and his colleagues, wrote a great book about MSKs (medical serial killers) loose in the V.A. system, and, how Bruce, and his associates brought down the infamous doctor, Michael Swango - who had been passed from one facility to another, due to fear of liability, and in doing such, these hospitals/VA centers, and elsewhere, allowed a suspected/known MSK to continue killing innocent people/patients. It is with gratitude for the dedication of the staff who assisted Bruce in bringing down Swango, and, with the help of his co-authors, to expose a national trend, in many facilities, whether by nurses, doctors, or other medical staff who abuse, and/or kill, or contribute to early deaths of many patients throughout this country, on a daily basis. It happens in other countries, too, as Swango left the U.S. to go to Africa and (escape the heat) work for a while, and G-d only knows how many Swango may have killed over there. G-d rest the souls of the deceased victims, and comfort their families. I appreciate that someone cared enough to pursue this MSK, and then to write about it, to make the public aware. I have been subjected to horrendous medical nightmares and abuses by a host of doctors, nurses, and medical staff, which should never happen...but, in this country, and at least in this state, Florida, it seems as though the medical providers are protected in so many ways, and patients, who have a host of Patients' Rights - still remain victimized, and though a patient could be arrested and charged with a felony for abusing (verbally and/or physically) any medical staff - who is going to look out for the patients who are victims of abuses by these medical providers?? We need more people like Bruce, and, more staff like those named in this book, to come forward, and help stop the abuse and/or deaths of patients. We all deserve proper medical care, and to be free of harm in hospitals and/or doctors' offices. I hope everyone takes the time to read this important true crime story, and, to learn how to speak up and stand up for yourself, and your loved ones when we/they are being abused, or injured, intentionally, or due to willful misconduct. Thank you to Bruce, and his partners who wrote this novel Please read it, share it, and look into your own medical care, and take a stronger and safer approach to whom you see, and get your medical records - you might just be surprised how much of your records contain false, misleading, or other improper data, which in today's world of EHRs (electronic health records), is being spread around to most all of your providers, and it is time to put a stop to these antics. They are not G-ds, though they may have G-d like egos, though G-d does not do harm, and, is on (y)our side...not these "Devils in White Coats," as I call them. Pat attention to what Bruce shares, and how me made a difference, and so can you! Thank you.
JO