Survey of healthcare experiences of Australian adults living with rare diseases

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

19 April 2016 - Few studies have examined whether the healthcare needs of people living with rare diseases are being met. This study explores the experiences of Australian adults living with rare diseases in relation to diagnosis, information provision at the time of diagnosis, use of health and support services and involvement in research on their condition.

Few studies have examined whether the healthcare needs of people living with rare diseases are being met. This study explores the experiences of Australian adults living with rare diseases in relation to diagnosis, information provision at the time of diagnosis, use of health and support services and involvement in research on their condition.

For more details, go to: http://ojrd.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13023-016-0409-z

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