Gary Grohmann, PhD, Director of the Australian Immunisation Coalition, discusses his concern that many people with medical conditions, including those with rare diseases, are not going to get the regular care then need to manage their chronic condition.
Dr. Grohmann is concerned that if people with chronic conditions continue to isolate and are hesitant to visit their regular doctor (or the ER or a clinic), there will be growing number of unnecessary medical problems that need will need to be addressed in the coming months.
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