# An established diagnosis does not cancel today's need

Chronic illness may have belonged to an established life. When war interrupts treatment, previous independence cannot make access unnecessary. This article distinguishes prescriptions, actual use, remaining supplies, and assistance received. There are no stopping, restarting, or substitution regimens. A particular gap needs appropriate medical participation without a universal waiting period; serious acute deterioration or life-threatening situations need suitable urgent help. Incomplete records cannot make needs imaginary. Adults retain voice, children are not sole coordinators, and relatives are not an entire treatment system. Received and missing help can both be acknowledged. Dignity depends neither on endurance, productivity, heroism, nor compulsory gratitude for illness and war.