My Surgeon Husband Worked Five Floors Below Me While I Fought Sepsis for 30 Days—When He Said, “I Was Too Busy,” I Put My Wedding Ring on the Hospital Report He Never Knew I Had

A case-management entry.

Patient requests spouse be informed of projected discharge planning because she remains weak and will require assistance at home.

Then:

Dr. Hayes reached by telephone at 16:18. States he is aware of spouse’s status. Reports he is unable to visit today due professional obligations. Advised no current program restriction prevents family visitation.

I read it three times.

No current program restriction.

The hospital had told him.