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Opinion|Videos|June 26, 2024

Communication of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis and Coordination of Care

Author(s)Emma Ciafaloni, MD

A neurology specialist offers clinical insights on communicating with patients about the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and discusses the important role of neuromuscular disease specialists.

Episodes in this series

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 1 Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 2 Communication of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis and Coordination of Care

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 3 Current and Emerging Treatment Options and Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 4 Gene Therapy for Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 5 Targeting Pathways Downstream of Dystrophin: Vamorolone and Givinostat in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 6 Improvement in Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Recent Years

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 7 Multidisciplinary Care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Video content above is prompted by the following question(s):

How do you communicate with patients about the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)?
- What are the roles of a primary care physician and a neuromuscular disease specialist in discussing the prognosis with the family?

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