They could have treated me more like a person, and less like a hot potato

March 06, 2018 | 09m 00s

This man talks about his medical journey dealing with several doctors, several contradictory opinions, and several diagnoses after being told there was nothing that could be done to resolve his symptoms.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Male
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Digestive System; Endocrine System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System
Cancers; Diabetes; Genetics/Birth Defects; Poisoning or poisons in the environment; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; 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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