How to: Get Railed by Health Care

In the winter of 2008, I had a few fainting spells (officially, "episodes of syncope") and visited a doctor at the Rutgers University Hurtado Health Center. After consulting with a doctor, I was told to get an ultrasound on my heart and a 24-hour EEG for my brain. I was also given a very specific order, "If you experience symptoms of epilepsy, either call me immediately or seek medical attention."