A Collection of Problems with the US Health Care System

Medical Assistant. Ohio. Statement 10169.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Ohio

Occupation:: Medical Assistant

I had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer in Jan 2010. The surgeon perforated my bowel. I ended up going back to the hospital two days later and that is the last time I remember anything until April.…

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Executive. Ohio. Statement 10098.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Ohio

Occupation:: President/Executive

My daughter runs half marathons at record pace and has body fat of less than 15%, yet her health insurance rejected her on high cholesterol. When we wrote to prove her cholesterol was better than accepted norms they…

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Self-Employed Flooring Installer. Ohio. Statement 10076.

Categories: Patient Statements

I am a self employed worker in the state of Ohio that doesn’t have health care insurance. I have a family of 6 that worries about getting injured or sick because where would the money come from to take care…

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Unable to Work. Ohio. Statement 10069.

Categories: Patient Statements

Can’t function no more as a productive citizen, don’t want to talk to no one anymore, tired of the pain but I refuse to give up. I must be recognized for my many years of pain while working and fear…

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