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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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