...is it worth my money to go somewhere where I really won't get the best care.

October 03, 2025 | 22m 43s

This storyteller shares how cost of treatment, insurance changes and past conversations with physicians makes her hesitate to address minor health ailments she's had to manage herself .

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):7xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Lungs and Breathing; Mouth and Teeth

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; 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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