Treat the patient, not the condition

January 12, 2017 | 14m 00s

A man stresses communication between doctor and patient after his experiences with atrial flutter and gastroesophageal reflux disease; he wants health care professionals to increase quality bedside manner and treat every person as a unique individual.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Digestive System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:None of the above

TOPIC:Being treated

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