I think you were more patient with A-Hole than I would've been. My manners really go out the window when me or a loved one is in pain.
Reminds me of several years ago when I had a couple of mysterious spells of nausea. I mean sudden terrible nausea for no apparent reason and puking green bile. Nothing would stop it. So went to the doc two different times and they got me under control (phenergan IV drip, good stuff!). 2nd time they admitted me for the night. Said I could not have any fluids until they ran some tests so no drinking anything for the whole night. My wife stayed with me and I begged and begged her to get me a sip of water but she wouldn't. Ended up gettin pissy with her and dragging my IV over to the sink to have a drink.