A Partner in You Health
In an era when you can make your own diagnoses
with a few clicks of a mouse, it is tempting to devise
personal treatment plans for a variety of health
conditions. Plagued with a persistent cough? Tea
and honey could do the trick. Suffering from chronic
chest pain? Over-the-counter antacids may solve the
problem for a few hours.
For many of us, only after certain symptoms begin
to cause sleepless nights and nonproductive days do
we fi nally pay a visit to the doctor. But even then, we
may enter the offi ce with our own set of solutions to
conditions that should be handled by a professional.
The use of technology has made medical
information more accessible than ever before,
but establishing a strong relationship with your
primary care physician (PCP) and staying in
regular contact remain crucial.
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