The doctor said it was all in my head -it is, that's where my brain is -but that's not what he meant

September 25, 2019 | 19m 26s

A woman shares a lifetime of negative experiences within the healthcare system, along with being dismissed by doctors and not having her voice heard.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Immune System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; 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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