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of the transporters. (Union?) What about helpless patients? A hospital's job is to provide comfort and help, not horror stories. I don't see Cabrini helping the patients one bit. It seems geared (naturally) to making the bureaucracy feel comfortable.

Can you honestly say that Cabrini has the patients' needs in mind? I doubt it.

Lastly, Mr. Frerichs, I called you twice while in Cabrini. You never returned my calls, kind sir. I guess if a patient wants you, you feel it is best avoided.

Let's have more English-speaking nurses, no matter where they are from originally.

Go ahead and ignore my letter. A copy will appear in PWA Newsletter at GMHC and possibly in the New York Native.

I want answers!

Carmine Buono Brooklyn, New York

P.S. The names of the parties involved in my sadistic treatment are available upon request.

[Editor's note: Mr. Buono's letter was actually addressed to a Mr. Riley at Cabrini. When we called the hospital to find out his first name, we were informed that he has not been there for some time, and that Frerichs is now the head administrator. We have accordingly changed the name, for purposes of accuracy.]

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