"I live my life day by day now...I don't know what's going to happen"

February 24, 2021 | 21m 17s

A storyteller explains alarming symptoms that have not been able to be resolved by her healthcare team. She explained negative experiences while trying to find someone who will listen to her concerns. After having multiple surgeries, she still finds herse

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some high school, but did not graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):4xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Brain and Nerves; Eyes and Vision; Kidneys and Urinary System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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