I think the support group is number one

November 15, 2019 | 18m 00s

Struggling with an IPF diagnosis, this lung transplant patient advocates the importance of a support group and valuable care offered by his doctors.

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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):Immune System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health; organ transplantation

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health; 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; 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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