Anaphylaxis--a patient perspective.

Aust Fam Physician

Published: April 2005

In order to help us better understand our patients' experiences, Australian Family Physician is pleased to introduce the first in a series of articles written by people who are willing to share their stories. Ella was requested to write this article by AFP's Editor in Chief. Ella is now a year 11 student at Williamstown High School, Victoria.

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