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Why chronic patients struggle for respect in the medical system

My chronic condition means I'll be dealing with the medical system forever but I feel like I'm fighting for basic respect at every single appointment.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Repeated medical encounters can erode dignity when the system treats ongoing needs as burden rather than care.

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