If We Can't Change the Past, Can We Learn From It?
Let me begin by saying clearly that I do not believe there is ever a justification for murder or for intentionally harming another person. I believe in kindness, compassion, and care for others. With that said, I want to reflect on the ongoing headlines about Luigi Mangione and ask whether there may be a broader lesson in this tragedy.
If the reports are accurate that he struggled with pain and
faced complications in getting medical care, one question is worth asking: did he
know that help might have been available? For example, a patient advocate may
have been able to help him navigate the healthcare system and seek the care he
needed before his pain and frustration escalated.
