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To: Crocodile who wrote (66128)12/7/2004 9:26:05 AM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 71178
 
I would think it could be helpful, but other times I can see patients second-guessing or insisting on treatments.
Being an educated patient is always a good thing, but I think it's a problem if the patient begins diagnosing and prescribing for himself. Like with all the drugs advertised on tv now.

Why do the drug companies need to advertise for Rx drugs-- it's incredibly expensive, and wouldn't the money be better spent on the research- the need for which they say is behind the high prices? My allergist told me people are always coming in demanding drugs they see on tv and they get irritated if he won't comply.



To: Crocodile who wrote (66128)12/7/2004 10:12:39 PM
From: JF Quinnelly  Respond to of 71178
 
especially in the case of people who have unusual illnesses.

I was able to diagnose my own thyroid illness thanks to the net. I was suffering an unusual condition that mimics hyperthyroid disease, but really isn't. It fooled the GP I first went to, but the specialist he referred me to sorted it all out. I was quite smug at having figured it out myself.


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