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Table 2 Coding tree

From: Use and importance of different information sources among patients with rare diseases and their relatives over time: a qualitative study

Core categories

Sub categories

Print media

Books

Brochures/leaflets

Television

Helpline

Internet

Non-specified

Patient organization

Medical facility

Encyclopedia

Social media

Scientific database

Email/newsletter

Personal contacts

Center for rare disease/specialized clinic

Primary care doctor

Pediatrician

Specialized doctor in outpatient practice

Parents

Social worker

Patient organization

Other affected persons

Congress