"It's scary to go in there and advocate for yourself"

February 24, 2021 | 29m 12s

Being in recovery from opioid addiction for six years, a storyteller talks about her experience with doctors and the healthcare system. She explains that she has tried advocating for herself over the years, only to be dismissed by her doctors. Alarming sy

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):4xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Mouth and Teeth; Skin, Hair and Nails

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; 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; 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 isn't discriminatory based on history

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