Alone in a Crowd? Parents of Children with Rare Diseases’ Experiences of Navigating the Healthcare System

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A disorder is considered a rare disease if it affects 1 in 2000, hence, while independently unique, collectively, these conditions are quite common. Many rare diseases are diagnosed during childhood, and therefore parents become primary caregivers in addition to their parental role. Despite the prevalence of rare diseases among children, there has been little research focused on parents' experiences of navigating...

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