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Rasik’s story

22nd November, 2021

Rasik is the main carer for his sister. He shares the story of supporting her through a first hospital admission for surgery, and through many subsequent admissions over the following five years.

His story raises issues of communication with health professionals, coordination of care, and how it feels when things don’t seem to be going well.


Last updated: 22nd November, 2021