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149: Bedside Diplomacy
Act One

Is That Your Final Answer?

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When Terry Shine's father was in the hospital, Terry and his brothers spent weeks trying to do whatever they could to help. But first they had to learn the language and customs of the average American hospital. For example, consider this question: Would their dad get better medical care if they dressed in cleanly pressed shirts and ties? This is an excerpt from Terry Shine's book Fathers Aren't Supposed to Die: Five Brothers Reunite to Say Goodbye. (15 minutes)

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Terry Shine

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“Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out” by The Replacements

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