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Stories

Kay’s stigma story

November 20, 2020

Listen to Kay’s story about a visit to the Hospital that resulted in being belittled for living with hepatitis C.

Kay suggests Health professionals can take responsbility for protecting themselves while treating their patients with respect,

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