Abstract
AbstractWhen we experience symptoms, most of us walk into the clinic or hospital expecting immediate answers. For individuals with a rare condition, the path to diagnosis can be tortuous, involving months to years of waiting and a seemingly interminable search for answers. All this while, physical and psychological stress can negatively impact mental health. Each diagnostic journey is unique, but they epitomise common themes and inadequacies of the medical system. This article presents the stories of two sisters whose diagnostic journeys diverged then converged, reflecting on the impact of these experiences on mental well-being and what we can learn going forward. Hopefully, with more research and knowledge, we can catch these conditions earlier and provide better recommendations for treatment, management and prevention.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Genetics (clinical),General Medicine
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