It's complicated

Welcome to Its complicated. This blog was started in hopes of raising awareness and educating people about life with multiple chronic illnesses.

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There is a big gap in the UK medical system and medical education. This means many doctors/medical professionals, don’t have an understanding about most conditions, especially some of the ones I have, which makes all appointments quite difficult. I want to help others on their medical journeys learn how to be the best advocate for themselves, as well as help them feel less lonely if they have chronic illnesses or care about/for someone who does. 

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As someone who is from a minority group, there is taboo and stigma around disability, illnesses, menstrual health and more, which HCPs should understand to better support their patients, which is why our voices are so important in this space. 

 

Lived experiences can help medical professionals learn more about conditions they don’t have knowledge about, how to best support their chronically ill patients and bridge the gap in the medical system by learning from patients. Part of my aim is to make patient centred care, the norm, and improve the communication between patients and HCPs to achieve this.

 

There will also be content relating to mental health and being on a self love journey and more as we grow!

Thank you for joining me on this journey.