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Podcast: The Health Design Podcast
Episode: Gustavo Serafini, patient advocate
Description: I was born with PFFD (proximal focal femoral deficiency) in 1976.
At the time, there were only 12 other documented cases in the world.
At 2, we moved to the US to give me the best chance
to live out my potential. I had years of physical therapy and terrific
doctors, who helped set the groundwork that I could build on.
My parents fought to get me into regular schools, where I learned
how to adapt to the world around me, make friends, and start fostering
my resilience.
I have two degrees from the University of Chicago and a law degree
from George...