[Mears]

” He told me that it is common knowledge, so people work to make sure they have an advocate.”

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I think that’s even true to a certain extent in the USA.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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[Slyfox]

The difference is that here we don't know for sure, it may be happening or not.

In Great Britain, it is a known reality.

[ladyjane]

That is totally true in this country. You *must* have an advocate if/when you are in the hospital.

The only person who does not need an advocate is a very rich single man. He will get so many sponge baths he’ll get chapped skin.