When you're sick, the support you'll get may depend on the 'worth' of your disease
- Written by Louise Stone, Clinical Associate Professor, ANU Medical School, Australian National University
Diseases low on the hierarchy of prestige are often difficult to diagnose and treat.Pixabay
The name of an illness can affect the level of care a person receives. Cancer sufferers experiencing fear and uncertainty may have access to cancer care centres. Donations and bequests enable these centres to offer everything from accessible parking, to wig...
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