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Challenges Faced by Patients with Rare Diseases
| Knowledge gap in providers |
| Lengthy, costly, and difficult journey to diagnosis |
| Perceived/real lack of sensitivity in health care team |
| Unaware of/limited access to specialists/subject matter experts |
| Difficult connecting with similar patients |
| Social isolation/societal acceptance |
| School and employment issues |
