I wanted to concede after the Star Wars reference. But I can't. When my Dad was admitted it was an emergency and they did not want me in there. I was even more fierce and determined in that situation because I was very afraid for him. I just completely ignored their gatekeeper and shamed the security guard asking why she was even there since she wasn't helping anyone and went inside with my Dad to ensure that upon check in the admitting nurse had documented all the meds and vitamins and dosages he was presently taking as well as presenting a letter with his signature for his medical file regarding what treatments he was absolutely refusing.

I did not leave that room until I was good and ready and not until I was sure they had all the correct information for my Dad in their system as well as making it very clear to them that this was not a patient they wanted to make any errors with because I was documenting everything. And then I did just that.

I live in commiefornia and my Dad's hospital was just as strict as any other. I just broke the "rules."

There was another lady there who needed to drop off underwear for her husband and they wouldn't let her past the security guard, or rather, she did not proceed past the security guard. I guess the difference between me and some others is that I am just not someone who goes away.