When my father-in-law was hospitalized with viral meningitis, we were getting information from the ER doctor, neurologist, infectious disease specialist, and hospitalist - but none of it made sense together. One said his spinal fluid looked good, another mentioned inflammation markers, and someone else talked about antiviral medications. Dr. Terrell helped me understand what each specialist was focusing on and how viral meningitis differs from bacterial. He coached me on specific questions to ask about my dad's cognitive function, expected recovery timeline, and more.