A family member of a patient diagnosed with Huntington's disease calls you at the clinic. She is requesting help from the Huntington's Disease Foundation of America
What kind of help can this patient and family receive from this organization? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Information
B) Referrals
C) Public education
D) Individual assessments
E) Exclusion from research studies
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: The Huntington's Disease Foundation of America helps patients and families by providing information, referrals, family and public education, and support for research. It does not provide individual assessments or exclusion from research studies.
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