In this episode:

• Rare diseases together are not rare! Collectively they affect 1:12 Australians
• Learn how to suspect and recognise a rare disease
• We now have a single centre of excellence that is a pathway for referrals, education for all that will serve as a resource hub for patient support groups and a place dedicated to the holistic care of the patient
• Learn about the government-funded Rare Awareness, Education, Support and Training (RArEST) project

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 35 mins

Guest: Dr Elizabeth Palmer, Clinical Geneticist

Recommended Resources:

• National strategic action plan for rare disease and companion documents
• Red Flags in the Red Sand
• Identifying, managing and supporting patients with a rare disease

If you are interested in learning more about RArEST, please contact:
Elizabeth.palmer@unsw.edu.au or project manager Nada, n.mirkovic@unsw.edu.au