The frustration with the system...it was the gatekeepers of the office...

October 09, 2025 | 00m 00s

With vision impairment after a occipital lobe stroke, this storyteller shares how challenging its been to get access to specialist and the research, to manage and explore treatment options.

STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
50 - 59
Female
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Brain and Nerves; Eyes and Vision
Brain and Nerves; None of the above
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
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