You need to be able to talk to someone who has the same thing as you

March 01, 2017 | 11m 00s

After being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, this storyteller explains the process of being diagnosed and receiving treatment for the respiratory disease.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

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; Eyes and Vision; Lungs and Breathing

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

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; 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; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs

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