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Agnes - Interview 29
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Agnes was told she had to leave the hospital for her daughter's test, but was not told why.
Agnes has been caring for her daughter, who has OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and depression, for four years.
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Nick - Interview 02
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Nick was unprepared for looking after his son when he was released to his care.
Nick and his wife have cared for their son with paranoid schizophrenia for almost 12 years. In the beginning Nick didn't feel heard by health professionals, but today he is a very involved.
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