After a traumatic start to life, spending over two months in intensive care with double jaundice, I was diagnosed with cerebal palsy. Then aged 10, I was diagnosed with severe spina bifida occulta - a rare form of the disability. My life is full of doctors, consultations and operations, but I don't let this stop me.
If I were in charge, I would ensure that all doctors and nurses listened to their patients and were not patronising about their conditions. I would ensure that they saw the doctor that they wanted to see, and not just any available medical professional. Bedside manner is the most important thing.
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