When you take care of a senior the bureaucracy is not easy and overwhelming

January 11, 2017 | 07m 00s

A previous patient describes his issues with communication among health care professionals.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Immune System; Male Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; caregiver health takes backseat to patient

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