|Articles|March 29, 2016

Beware of Patients Who Diagnose Online

Here's one patient that has his mind made up on what he should do when he is told he is perfectly healthy.

Here's one patient that has his mind made up on what he should do when he is told he is perfectly healthy. Physicians, beware of the perpetually concerned patient.

Do you know patients like this? Feel free to comment below and share your experiences!

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