Go ahead and get a second (or third) opinion if you’re not satisfied with an initial diagnosis. Go in to see the new doc and describe your symptoms fully and honestly, but don’t reveal the earlier diagnosis. Give the new doc an opportunity to consider your “story” with fresh eyes and ears.
We all hope that discussing a health issue with a physician will result in an accurate conclusion as to diagnosis. With appointments so often being limited to 15 minutes (or less!), it’s important that you play your part to avoid misdiagnosis. Step 1 – Speak up. Be curious and ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask [...]
We all figure we’ll know if something on our skin looks different or weird. Here are some tips for identifying skin changes that need attention. Act early! http://www.medicinenet.com/melanoma/page2.htm#tocc
“Imagine sitting in an exam room waiting for a doctor you haven’t met before to walk in. Whether you’ve got an unexplained stabbing pain in your side, crippling headaches or life-threatening heart problems, you’re hoping he or she will be able to figure out what’s interfering with your quality of life…” Click Here to read the [...]
Let’s face it, life can get way more complex when you’re a teen. On top of all of the emotional and physical changes you go through, there are more choices and decisions to make and more stresses from school, sports, jobs, family, and even friends. So who can you talk to about your physical and [...]
Ignorance and fear is stopping men from getting early help for cancer symptoms and the delay could prove deadly, an expert said yesterday. The warning came after a survey found that more than half of men would not go immediately to a doctor if they saw a cancer symptom. Click Here to read the rest [...]
We’re talking about avoiding misdiagnosis at the doctor’s office. Step 3 is GET TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY HISTORY. Use our handy form to help identify any potential areas that will be relevant for you and your doctor to review: http://15-40.org/includes/for_download/Get_Checked_Family_History_Form.pdf. AND, tell us if you have found this form helpful!
