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Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and ‘dangerous’ apathy

Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and ‘dangerous’ apathy

Laura O'Byrne chokes back tears as she recalls walking the woodsy trails of Nova Scotia's South Shore with her two mastiffs just over a year ago, having finally realized her dream of retiring by the ocean.But now, the 58-year-old spends most days lying down with excruciating pelvic pain in her home in Shelburne County, unable […]

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