Navigating Your Diagnosis

Take an active role in working with your doctor to reach a diagnosis, and learn what to do to explore a second opinion, advocate for different testing, and more.
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How to Cope With Grief From Difficult Diagnoses or Medical Errors
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Acute, Chronic, and Subacute Pain Differences
Although little is known about W-18, it has been implicatated in numerous drug deaths
Difference Between Sepsis and Septicemia
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5 Ways to Make the Most Informed Health Decisions
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What 'Indolent' Means in a Medical Diagnosis
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Historical Names of Diseases and Conditions
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Why Healthcare Providers and Hospitals Ask for Your Social Security Number
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Using Differential Diagnosis to Confirm Your Illness
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How Accurate Are Your Medical Test Results?
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What to Do if You Receive the Wrong Diagnosis
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When You Can't Get a Diagnosis
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Understanding Your Medical Test Results
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What It Means to Be Asymptomatic