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In reference to the three readings by Millet and Schiller in “Voices From The Inside”. Both individuals had very different experiences with their encounter within the medical system. In my opinion, they could be considered polar opposites. The reasoning behind my logic is because after reading Millet’s story it is very easy to see that her encounter with the medical system is very different then what Schiller’s was. Millet comes from an upper middle-class family and is able to gain more access to better medical care. Millet also has a family full of supporters who are trying to help her get better. I do believe that Millet is receiving all the right resources to help her recovery , but unfortunately, Millet did not feel that she needs any

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