Mr_Chiddy

Don't be rude! Scratch him back!

How does an new VOA slide into those DMs? 😉

Super late to the party but I may as well ask away!

I'm not in the US, but am very aware of the implications of an internet without net neutrality and what impact it would have on the rest of the world.

My question is, what can people like myself who aren't based in the US realistically do to combat it?

What are your thoughts on the UK considering relaxing its already relatively lax lockdown measures soon despite having the highest death toll in Europe? From your perspective, what should've been/should be done differently?

Hey Dr Maddox! Thank you for doing this AMA :) this is going to be a little personal, and trigger warning for those with trauma.

I've had a lot of experience recently with my partner going through multiple UK NHS services for their undiagnosed chronic pain and severe PTSD from childhood trauma they're still working through. They find the physical pain can lead to suicidal thoughts.

Each time they're suffering and a doctor speaks to them, my partner is extremely adverse to being honest about their suicidal thoughts as it leads to them being put in mental institutions that they feel have been unsafe and triggering while their physical condition goes untreated. As their partner and carer, I can understand their incredible reluctance to continue engaging with professionals who can help them, as my partner feels they do not truly understand or listen to their troubles.

My question is this; what can be done and what changes need to be put in place to overcome this block between doctor and patient, and what can we as individuals do who have suffered what we feel is a lack of compassionate care in the system?