In this section:
Who can help me, my family and my child?
Your Haemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC) team has expertise in dealing with haemophilia and helping patients and their families at various stages of a child’s life. The team includes the haematologist (specialist doctor), nurse, physiotherapist and a psychosocial professional (psychologist, social worker or counsellor). Building a strong relationship with your HTC will be important in caring for your child and your family as a whole.
In some hospitals the team may also call on the expertise of other health professionals, such as Child Life Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other specialist teams, who can consult with the HTC team and help you to learn how to support your child with the challenges of treating haemophilia.
Haemophilia Foundations are national and state/territory community organisations that provide information and support and can connect you to other parents.
Read more about the support available to you:
Read chapter 1 of the HFA Guide for Parents for more information on support
Read chapter 4 of the HFA Guide for Parents for more information about HTCs and comprehensive care
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