July 2016
Matthew
Gaida
,
RN
Specialty Surgical Unit
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Glendale
,
AZ
United States
I would like for it to be known that Matt took me by surprise when he, on his own, began advocating for my psych meds to be brought on-board ASAP due to my already being off of them since my surgery. It was about five days that I was without them due to my condition. I watched as Matt would not let this matter go until the doctor and nurse got on the "same page."
Matt was very professional when addressing this issue. I felt really good having him advocating for me. He shared his concerns and some knowledge he has about mental illness. Matt is stigma free; I can tell he is knowledgeable to a degree about mental illness.
This is what we continue to campaign about—removing the stigma and education. Matt's actions meant the world to me. He gave me hope.
Matt was very professional when addressing this issue. I felt really good having him advocating for me. He shared his concerns and some knowledge he has about mental illness. Matt is stigma free; I can tell he is knowledgeable to a degree about mental illness.
This is what we continue to campaign about—removing the stigma and education. Matt's actions meant the world to me. He gave me hope.