When you become an RN, or any healthcare provider, you need to be nice to the people

October 27, 2017 | 17m 00s

After suffering from respiratory cardiac arrest, this woman details the inadequate bedside manner she received and how her overall health and daily life changed because of the event.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some high school, but did not graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

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

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

TOPIC: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; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs

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