Debbie expresses gratitude for the quick care she received from her GP as well as the staff at the hospital.
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I’m grateful to her, so much. You know because if she just kind of sent me home just ’rest and take 2 aspirin or whatever’, you know… And so I really attribute to her – is me making it and the emerg – like anything to do with the heart, like they’re really good with you. You know like your seen fast, you’re taken care of you know. And the heart floor is wonderful.
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