Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
76: Vigilante Nursing - Renegade Wound Care When the Medical System Fails (Sort Of)
76: Vigilante Nursing - Renegade Wound Care When the Medical System Fails (Sort Of)
76: Vigilante Nursing - Renegade Wound Care When the Medical System Fails (Sort Of)
Sunday 28th March 2021
Jason B. shares his experience as a 'vigilante nurse', offering wound care and harm reduction to substance users in need on 'Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Vigilante Nursing: Jason B.'s Mission to Help Substance Users with Wound Care
If you think it's hurting, you stop, like common sense plays into this, because I haven't met, I haven't seen of the other wound people that do this across the country.
What happens when the medical system falls short for those battling substance use? Enter Jason B., a self-proclaimed 'vigilante nurse', stepping in where traditional healthcare often fails. In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast', hosts Billy and Jason dive into Jason B.'s unique approach to wound care and harm reduction for substance users in his community. Jason shares his journey into this unconventional role, explaining how he offers compassionate, non-judgmental care directly to people's homes.
He educates them on wound care, advises when a hospital visit is necessary, and provides resources like clean needles to prevent infections. This episode sheds light on the stigma and neglect that substance users frequently encounter in the medical system. Jason's work is a beacon of hope, showing how empathy and practical support can make a significant difference. If you're interested in the intersection of healthcare, compassion, and community support, this conversation is a must-listen.