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Chakravorty, Subarna
Nursing in practice, 09/2015 86Journal Article
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited disorders of the blood that causes a chronic multisystem disease, leading to organ damage and premature death. Key learning points: Sickle cell disease is the most common clinically significant genetic disorder affecting newborn children in England. It is characterised by painful crises and increased risk of infection, chronic organ damage and early death. Patients with sickle cell disease require multidisciplinary approach to their management and primary care is pivotal in overseeing delivery of care 20 references
