We need to provide better advocacy for care that's not in the acute hospital.

October 04, 2022 | 22m 47s

This storyteller shares navigating the health care system being a caregiver for their spouse, and their own personal journey with advocating.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:Over 80

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; None of the above

TOPIC: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 a loved one to get the health care they need

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