"The cost of medication, both personally and with patients, has been a part of the healthcare system that has frustrated me..."

January 20, 2021 | 22m 00s

After trying 15 different medications with severe side effects for depression, a patient finally finds a treatment that works for her. Unfortunately, the cost of this medication is hard to afford despite having health insurance coverage. She shares her st

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health

TOPIC:Being treated; 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; Describing how healthcare cost and impacts experience

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