I once got a virus and was so dehydrated my heart rate was 160 so my GP did a straight admit to the Hospital.

I was getting my IV and vitals done and the PA came in to go over my situation.. He looked down to review my meds and saw the "bipolar ones" and took a huge step back ... I was like WTF .. I couldnt even lift my head let alone go attack him.. Sheesh

I did complain to his attending and i got an apology from the PA the next time he came in .... I said why did you assume my sick self could harm you? His reply was he needed to learn more about MI as he was very wrong.

I was grateful the guy seemed sincere..

Stigma from the medical proffession seems the worst to me.