Minority diseases (MM), also called rare, are a very large group made up of more than 7.000 clinical entities that have a low prevalence in the population. These are very heterogeneous diseases, can affect more than one organ or system of the body at the same time and are often chronic and debilitating. So we are faced with complex pathologies to diagnose, complex to address, complex to treat and even complex to classify.
To deal with this situation, the Parc Taulí University Hospital has created specific care circuits in order to minimize these difficulties and thus be able to give the best possible response.
Rare rheumatic diseases can occur throughout a person’s life and are mostly genetic. These conditions are characterized by a wide range of symptoms and signs that vary depending on the disease and, in addition, depending on each patient.
The team, led by Dr. Jordi Gratacós, coordinates the efforts of a multitude of specialists who treat patients with rare rheumatic diseases with the most effective known treatments.
The unit is made up of a wide team of specialized professionals and has the collaboration of all the disciplines that allow the assessment and follow-up of the patient, with excellent professionals in the treatment of rare rheumatological pathologies. The hospital also has the support of central services with extensive experience in the care of rheumatic diseases. All these specialists, relying on state-of-the-art technology, offer patients comprehensive care for their pathologies.
Parc Taulí University Hospital works to achieve personalized treatment and continuous care for families together with the efforts of other non-medical professionals at the center.
The hospital has complete facilities: Outpatient Clinics, Day Hospitals, Hospitalization, Emergencies, Operating Rooms as well as areas of intensive care with pediatric ICUs and adults as well as high resolution nursing staff in the handling of this patients.
All of the above allows the Rheumatology service to provide its patients with comprehensive care for their pathologies with a high quality of care.
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