Let us know what you think of this episode! We read every comment we receive.When Dr Genevieve noticed some problems with her grip and speech she put it down to stress. GP is a high pressured environment and like many doctors, she had a tendency to not worry too much about her own health. She was the first in her family to be diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy, a rare genetic condition, but she wasn't the last.In this interview with Dr Lucy McKay from Medics4RareDiseases, Dr Genevieve talks about her diagnosis and how it has impacted her as a patient and as a doctor.She has learned a lot and we can all learn a lot from her.This interview was recorded to mark the first ever International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. Learn more here: www.myotonic.org.ukThis interview is for driving awareness. It is not for formal education or medical consultation purposes. Find out more about the awareness raising efforts of M4RD, including who our commercial sponsors are at www.m4rd.orgViews, ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast are personal to the individual and Medics4RareDiseases does not accept responsibility for those expressed by guests.M4RD receives funding from commercial companies which it works independently from. M4RD's Partners and Funders do not accept responsibility for any views expressed in this podcast. M4RD does not endorse any companies or products that it receives sponsorship from. For more information please see the show notes and www.m4rd.org/sponsors #DareToThinkRare

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