Why This Podcast?

In this powerful and emotional full trailer episode of Every Patient's Right, host Steve Reiter narrates his heartbreaking personal experience of losing his wife, Elizabeth, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite both being COVID-negative, Steve and his family were denied the opportunity to be at Elizabeth's bedside during her 21-day hospitalization. As Steve recounts the tragic series of events and the systemic isolation policies that kept them apart, he raises vital questions about the lack of human touch and companionship in healthcare settings during the pandemic. Steve shares his story not just as a grieving husband, but as an advocate for change, questioning why hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities were unprepared to allow vital visitation in safe, controlled ways. He discusses the emotional toll of isolation on patients and families, highlighting the critical role that love, touch, and companionship play in the healing process. This episode sets the stage for future discussions on the podcast, where Steve will delve into the impact of these policies on countless others, feature interviews with survivors, victims' families, and experts in various fields. Through these conversations, Steve aims to explore solutions to ensure that no one in the medical system is forced into solitary confinement again. Join Steve Reiter in this deeply personal yet universally resonant journey to advocate for every patient's right to human connection and companionship in healthcare. Learn more: https://neveraloneproject.org Email us: [email protected] Donate here: https://donorbox.org/donation-form-124