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For the FA journey
This set of tools will evolve over time. We would like to have a conversation about what you find useful from here, and we very much want to hear any ideas you have for further resources we might be able to provide to the wider FA community.
We are just beginning to reach out to the medical establishment in Australia and New Zealand. As we build our understanding of our complex health system we hope to reflect that insight on these pages.
People with FA see multiple medical specialists and other health and wellbeing professionals. This spreadsheet will help you to keep track of upcoming visits and the preparation for those visits.
A few tips:
According to the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF), the best and safest way to protect yourself from the virus is by getting vaccinated. Individuals, with or without FA, should get the vaccine as soon as it is available to them, unless there is a strong reason not to, as reviewed with their own provider. This may include:
We strongly advise you and your family members to speak with your primary health care providers about whether and when to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Just like everything else with Fanconi anaemia, the risks and benefits for any medical decision should be weighed on a case-by-case basis and discussed with the patient’s treating physician.
The above advice was supplied by Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF). The full article is available here.
We see a lot of doctors, often under stressful conditions. You may have things to tell the doctor and questions to ask. The doctor may have a lot to tell you. And then there’s the next appointment to lock in.
Make copies of this form and use one to take notes before and after each appointment. Start a folder for each specialty, or scan it into your files. If possible it’s best to have two people at appointments, with one taking notes.
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The health system in all Australian states and territories and in New Zealand provides financial assistance for travel if you are forced to journey long distances to access the medical care you or your family members require.
He precise rules vary from state to state. Please use the following links to find the scheme which applies to you.
Australia: Patient travel assistance schemes-IPTAAS – Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme
New Zealand: National Travel Assistance
It has come to our attention that our website has been used to run "credit card testing" with stolen credit card numbers, processing $5.00 payments through our donation page between 25th - 26th May 2022.
If you have been affected by this, contact your bank to cancel your card ASAP.
Please know that all funds of this kind will be refunded as soon as possible. We have updated our website security, and are working with our provider to process refunds. If you have any concerns, or questions please do not hesitate to email [email protected]
Thank you for your patience and understanding.