If I wasn't with her everyday, then I was with her every other day

August 18, 2017 | 11m 00s

In this story, a man details his experience of losing his girlfriend due to kidney problems. He discusses the importance of psych wards being readily available for hospital patients as well as "mobile med" options for at home care.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Male
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Kidneys and Urinary System; Mental Health
Diabetes; Mental Health; Poisoning or poisons in the environment; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation
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