I agree with @Momlovesbooks and others that it is difficult in an ER environment not to be frustrated with a young man like Jeremy. He used the ER so frequently he saw the same doctor/ nurse combination. That rarely happens unless you are a frequent visitor. He did not have a primary physician until after he started going to the heath clinic. Add to that the sheer volume of people seen on a regular basis in an ER and the short amount of time the doctor has to speak with the patient, it makes sense that Gloria and Dr. Sneeker would not be as empathetic towards him as his primary care physician. Plus going to the ER is a nerve wrecking experience in general.Momlovesbooks wrote: In an ER environment, the doctors and nurses are unable to spend the time necessary to get to the root of the problem.
I did feel bad for Jeremy. I wished the entire time he was being fat shamed that he could have stood up for himself. Even if his mother had said something it would have made the situation less hurtful for Jeremy.
I also found it odd that no one made the connection between his emotional triggers and asthma/ overeating. Then again, Jeremy did not really open up and share his negative experiences with others.