...doctors don't fully understand the patient's story, or fully want to believe what the patient is saying

November 19, 2025 | 00m 00s

Having been dealing with breathing issues while very sick, this storyteller shares the challenges getting medication when medical coverages aren't updated in the system.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:10 - 19

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Ear, Nose and Throat; Lungs and Breathing

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:None of the above

TOPIC:Being treated; 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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