Myth: Technology like telemedicine or digital tools doesn’t impact sickle cell disease care.
Myth: There are no new learning opportunities or advanced training programs for clinical providers in sickle cell disease care.
Myth: Only bone marrow transplants from matched donors can cure sickle cell disease.
Myth: Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is science fiction and not available to patients.
Myth: Public health efforts cannot reduce gaps in sickle cell disease care.
Myth: Workforce development programs for sickle cell disease are unnecessary because existing healthcare training is sufficient.
Myth: Public health professionals have a limited role in sickle cell disease care.
Myth: Community health workers are not qualified to support sickle cell disease care.
Myth: Standard infection control measures are sufficient for sickle cell disease patients.
Myth: Sickle Cell Disease is a contagious blood-borne illness.