A case study exploring the impact on family life of two genetic conditions – severe haemophilia A and sickle cell disease
Dec 21, 2018
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Article Category: Case Study
Published Online: Dec 21, 2018
Page range: 138 - 142
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00129
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© 2018 Anica Phillott, published by Sciendo
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Sickle cell disease and haemophilia are rare inherited disorders that require intensive management. Few cases of people with both disorders have been reported. This case study describes the impact of living with these disorders and coping with their management on a boy and his mother.