Marissa’s story
02 Feb 2010
I'm 21 and have been having digestive problems for almost a year.
Having had no luck with GPs I have gone to see a gastro specialist who has now told me if I want any answers I have to cough up $1200.
For a young aged care worker this is basically impossible.
I am angry with the health system- we have some wonderful doctors and nurses in this country, but this is crazy
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