https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/11/10/every-hospital-patient-has-a-story-the-decline-of-compassionate-care-giving-in-american-hospitals/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 06:46:45 -0400<![CDATA[Every hospital patient has a story. Just stop anyone on the street. Ask your relatives and friends. If they’ve done time in a hospital they’ll tell you about some indignity, perhaps a nightmare or two. If you haven’t heard these stories, it’s partly because you haven’t asked, or more likely, because most people want to forget about their hospital experiences if they can.]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:13:46 -0500<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/11/10/every-hospital-patient-has-a-story-the-decline-of-compassionate-care-giving-in-american-hospitals-n103849