If they're not communicating to each other, they both kind of have an obligation to find out why.

August 09, 2022 | 21m 51s

This storyteller shares their experience caring for their parents, the types of care they're receiving and as a patient managing multiple health concerns.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Kidneys and Urinary System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; 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; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for a loved one

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