I had a week to live at one point

March 02, 2017 | 07m 00s

A patient describes life with HIV and the difficulties receiving adequate health care and financial support with treatment costs, but he expresses gratitude for the strong relationships with doctors.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
30 - 39
Male
Some college or 2-year degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Immune System; Mental Health
Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; 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; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; hiv care and management
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