...But for me, it was such a relief that I didn't have to question anymore, like, okay,' are you really sick?'

January 14, 2026 | 22m 59s

This storyteller shares how challenging it is to get the medical help, for both her and her daughter, in a timely manner with unexpected costs and poor coverages.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

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DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:None of the above

TOPIC: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

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