Alopecia patients in the UK want more empathy and better care from healthcareproviders, including more GP training on alopecia and improved care pathways.
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March 2016 in “Progress in Transplantation”
Healthcareproviders need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
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