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Leah sought respite at an aged care facility but they didn't have the staff to give her pain relief

Leah suffers extreme pain caused by scar tissue from numerous surgeries. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

Leah* is a palliative patient who lives independently, but her options for respite care when she needs it are non-existent. 

The 66-year-old's medical history can only be described as horrific.

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