Sick Note: They don't care about your swollen limbs (8 November 2021)

Summary

Laura Chapman is a law student in Chicago, USA, where she’s studying to become a lawyer. She has lymphoedema, a condition that causes painful swelling in her foot that worsens throughout the day. She needs custom garments to control that swelling, but her Medicaid plan doesn’t cover them. Here’s her story in her own words.

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