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How to Handle Patients Who Self-Diagnose

With the advent of technology, people are reaching out to Google to get an answer for just about anything. The world of the internet feels tempting, as it is able to quickly resolve any query that a person may have. However when it comes to medical conditions, this may not always be true. People often choose the self-diagnosing path to avoid seeing a doctor. However, self-diagnosing yourself over the internet can do more harm than good.  People who self-diagnose assume that they know the details the diagnosis constitutes. But they do not know that this process can be very dangerous as they can miss nuances of the diagnosis. For instance, people with mood-swings often feel that they are suffering from bipolar disorder, however the symptoms can be a part of another condition entirely.  Related:  Where do Registered Nurses Work? Another danger of self-diagnosing diseases, is that you may neglect medical conditions that subterfuge other diseases. Thus, if you are sufferin