Empowering patients with rare diseases: Strategies for overcoming challenges and promoting self-advocacy

Patients with rare diseases often face significant challenges, including delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options and inadequate support systems. Empowering these patients involves a multifaceted approach that enhances their advocacy, education and access to care. We can significantly improve the quality of life for rare disease patients by collaboration among stakeholders, patients, healthcare providers, advocacy groups and focusing on the key areas offering them hope and the potential for better health outcomes.