The National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that 25 million Americans suffer from rare illnesses, and many of these go undiagnosed for years. Quite often, these rare illnesses have generic symptoms that make it challenging for a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis. Being misdiagnosed can be frustrating and potentially life threatening.

Many people who are injured or become very sick suddenly usually first seek medical treatment in a hospital emergency room. Because of this, ERs are often very hectic, overcrowded places, in which doctors & other medical personnel have to make life & death decisions.