“In the Hands of Her Caregivers”, a book about healthcare and why it must change

When Mara Mitchell’s mom went to the hospital that day for back pain, she assumed this minor set-back would soon be behind them. Mara selected the best medical institutions in the area to treat her mother, with highly competent and diligent medical staff. So since the expert medical treatment was covered, her role was to be loving and supportive while her mother healed.

Mara was wrong.

During her mother’s hospital stay, Mara had to become an army of one to fight for her mother’s treatment. As a nurse herself, Mara was completely blindsided by the cracks in the healthcare system.

This book, based on true events, chronicles first-time author Marilyn Mitchell’s war with the healthcare system. The story explains in great detail everything she had to do to advocate for her mother.

“There is a need for change,” Mitchell said in a short interview with Aknowingspirit. “This book is to bring about awareness of the challenges faced by patients and families within the healthcare system.”

Mitchell hopes that her experience can help others navigate the complex healthcare system to become better advocates for themselves and their loved ones. In short, this book is required reading for all of us.

“In the Hands of Her Caregivers” is set for release June 3, 2022.