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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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