Table 4 MD’ self-assessment of their knowledge about RDs
| Â | N (%) |
|---|---|
Do RDs constitute a serious public health issue? | |
 Definitely yes | 42 (25.5) |
 Yes | 95 (57.6) |
 No | 18 (10.9) |
 Definitely not | 2 (1.2) |
 I do not know | 8 (4.8) |
How would you rate your knowledge about rare diseases? | |
 Very good | 1 (0.6) |
 Fair enough | 8 (4.8) |
 Insufficient | 98 (59.4) |
 Very poor | 58 (35.2) |
Do you feel prepared for caring for a patient with a rare disease? | |
 Definitely yes | 2 (1.2) |
 Rather yes | 6 (3.6) |
 Rather not | 77 (46.7) |
 Definitely not | 77 (46.7) |
 I do not know | 3 (1.8) |
Would you like to broaden your knowledge about rare diseases? | |
 Yes | 137 (83) |
 No | 11 (6.7) |
 I do not know | 17 (10.3) |
Do you think that there should be a mandatory course on rare diseases in the medical curricula? | |
 Definitely yes | 38 (23) |
 Rather yes | 88 (53.3) |
 Rather not | 27 (16.4) |
 Definitely not | 1 (0.6) |
 I do not know | 11 (6.7) |
Did you/do you have any classes about rare disease during your studies? | |
 Yes | 115 (69.7) |
 No | 39 (21.6) |
 I do not know | 11 (6.7) |
Where do you/did you get your knowledge about rare diseases from? | |
 Mandatory courses at the university | 77 (46.1) |
 Facultative courses at the university | 23 (13.8) |
 Scientific literature and research | 65 (38.9) |
 Scientific conferences, symposia | 36 (21.6) |
 Internet | 53 (31.7) |
 Other | 2 (1.2) |
 I do not search for such information | 0 |
Which physicians should be uniquely trained in RDs? | |
 Family physician | 60 (36.4) |
 Paediatrician | 89 (53.9) |
 Neurologist | 53 (32.1) |
 Geneticist | 92 (55.7) |
 Psychiatrist | 18 (10.9) |
 Immunologist | 45 (27.3) |
 Other | 39 (23.6) |
 Every physician regardless of their specialization | 37 (22.4) |