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source: A Better Me with Sickle Cell Disease

year: 2023

summary/abstract:

To seek clinical care for your sickle cell symptoms, a first step may be seeing your hematologist or primary care provider. In addition to directly treating your symptoms, these doctors may refer you to other resources or health care professionals. These can include:

  • Hematologist
  • Cardiologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Ophthalmologist

Supplemental Resources:

  • Social Worker
  • Patient Advocate
  • Case Manager
  • At-Home Care

Mental Health Resources:

  • Psychiatrist
  • Group therapy
  • Counselor
  • Psychologist

Rehabilitation Resources:

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Chiropractor
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