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Care Team Members
source: SparkSickleCellChange.com / bluebird bio
year: 2022
summary/abstract:Your Sickle Cell Care Team
Managing your sickle cell requires support. It’s important to remember you’re not alone—friends, family, and healthcare professionals are available to help. Building a strong relationship with your doctors may help you get the
care you need and deserve
Care Team Members
Not all care teams look the same. Depending on your needs, your care team may include:
- General Practitioner
- Hematologist
- Cardiologist
- Nephrologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Pain Care Team
- Pulmonologist
- Psychiatrist
- Community Health Worker
- Geneticist or Genetic Counselor
- Transplant Specialist
- Nutritionist
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