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Jack – What was the hardest part of the first days in the hospital?

Jack – What was the hardest part of the first days in the hospital?

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The most difficult part, I think, was understanding what was going on. In 1974, the health care industry wasn't real open with this type of condition. They, I think, were worried about saying things like, "you'll never walk again," ... Show More

The most difficult part, I think, was understanding what was going on. In 1974, the health care industry wasn't real open with this type of condition. They, I think, were worried about saying things like, "you'll never walk again," that sort of thing, and so, the information flow from health care professionals to me and my family was not very good.

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Jack – What was the hardest part of the first days in the hospital?

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Injured in 1974 at age 26, paraplegic
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The most difficult part, I think, was understanding what was going on. In 1974, the health care industry wasn't real open with this type of condition. They, I think, were worried about saying things like, "you'll never walk again," that sort of thing, and so, the information flow from health care professionals to me and my family was not very good.

Jack – What was the hardest part of the first days in the hospital?
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