Lane von Herzen: Emergency Room Visit

My Third Novel's Conclusion, My Heartbreak

My heart begins to break when I think about completing this particular book -- because this narrative has sustained me like no other story I've known. It's both more personal and more universal than my other works. But beyond memory and archetype, it's a cri-de-coeur about needing to become the person one is destined to be. And in the writing, I have met my own life's work, my own fated journey -- having the sense all the while that the pages are suffused with a resonance, an energy, an electrified field that defies explanation. Writers hope and pray to be overtaken by a work in this way -- to be conscripted into passionate service of a profound story. To experience it even once in a lifetime seems a great privilege. I still have several months before this novel is complete, and this constitutes my reprieve. Because I'm not ready for the beauty to end.

Monday, June 19, 2023

Emergency Room Visit

OIG Hotline, I am currently in the O'Connor Hospital Emergency Room in San Jose, where Dr. Ly has ordered a liver ultrasound on my behalf. In addition, he has communicated his willingness to order ELISA testing through Mayo Clinic Laboratories for Schistosoma Species Antibody, though he demonstrates a lack of familiarity with this process.

I have expressed to Dr. Ly that there are unique concerns regarding my treatment in any medical setting at this time.

Of greatest concern are sterile, safe and private procedural methods. The FBI has attempted to attest that I suffer from HIV, which is a patent falsehood.

O'Connor Hospital should not assist the FBI in transmitting HIV or any other pathogen or contaminant to me while I am here.

Next, it is critical that O'Connor Hospital staff not attempt to conceal any cystic features present in my liver or surrounding organs. El Camino Hospital's malfeasance in this realm has placed my son in an exceptionally poor position with regard to his needed care.

If the OIG Hotline is able to communicate in some capacity with O'Connor Hospital in order to ensure my safety and security while here, I would greatly appreciate the support.

Most sincerely,