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Review
. 2021 Aug;113(4):382-387.
doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.01.006. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

Efficient Clinical Counseling for Sickle Cell Disease

Kerry A Morrone  1 , Deepa Manwani  1 , Michael D Cabana  2
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Review

Efficient Clinical Counseling for Sickle Cell Disease

Kerry A Morrone et al. J Natl Med Assoc. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a chronic illness that requires frequent health care visits for preventative management. Adherence to national guidelines such as the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Expert Panel Report on the Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease can be challenging to both the clinician and the patient. Utilizing effective communication strategies with patients and their families can improve clinician/patient relationships, as well as adherence to national guidelines. Aims of this overview are to review challenges faced in outpatient subspecialty medicine and describe evidence-based techniques for more effective communication for patients with sickle cell anemia.

Keywords: Adherence; Coach; Communication; Counseling; Sickle cell anemia.

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