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07-11-2023, 10:48 AM | #23 |
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I love it when patients come to my office with their self diagnosis made from Google. I let them talk and I smile. After I'm done with my exam and taking radiographs I politely ask them how much they paid for their own diagnosis. Because invariably the person is usually wrong.
I also love it when a patient brings in an OTC or appliance they bought on Amazon to treat their sleep apnea. I do an ultrasound with the appliance in their mouth, and it actually causes more of a restricted airway. Not so good when you can die during an Apnea event. There's a reason why I have still spent 30+ years studying and learning medicine, but it's not by asking google questions. I spend the time and money in continuing education.
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07-11-2023, 11:35 AM | #29 |
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Yes. Because it can lead to discovering some homeopathic solutions - sometimes. I had an issue a few months back that I am glad I did not go to the dr for, but was able to find a home based natural solution that fixed the issue.
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07-11-2023, 11:50 AM | #31 |
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Well I have a 5 year one coming up and maybe also another endoscopy, so also getting into the "older" category. Gotta do that stuff to give yourself a chance of early detection.
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Had a benign polyp removed this last time so I'm recommended to have the next one done in 5 years. Belongs in the "You know you're old when..." thread. lol Last edited by Esteban; 07-11-2023 at 12:02 PM.. |
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Also, I'm a bit biased as my brother is a PA. Based on what I've seen, PAs and NPs are pretty necessary with how many practices need to run patients through per day. |
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I also agree they are necessary the way primary care practices are run but have found more times than not, when I meet with a PA or NP in a PCP office, they often (but not always) seem not nearly knowledgeable enough, and are pressed for time themselves. Fine when going in for a sinus infection, sore throat or other minor issues, but when I take the time to go in for an annual physical I like to talk to a doctor and I am fortunate to find one with whom I spend a little time each year now. He still uses PAs and NPs for various things, but he examines and talks with me, and personally I think that is an important part of the physical vs. just being pushed through the process by someone who probably won't be there the next time I visit.
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whenever i google symptoms it usually comes up as some kind of cancer or something incurable
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A few months ago I had some allergic reaction thing going with my skin. Spread all over. Called my PCP's office and found out about above said stupid rule. They said the soonest they could get me in under a new patient appointment was 2.5 months out. F' that. I went into my friend's urgent care. First NP I saw, I have nothing remarkable to say. Skin issues started to clear up but after I finished the Prednisone, the rash came back with a vengeance. I went back in and saw another NP. He took the extra step in consulting a dermatologist he knew. Sent pictures and things to her. Next thing I know, he got me an appointment with this dermatologist. I know my friend. I'm sure he made sure the medical staff he hires are good at what they do; hence my positive experience with my visit to his practice. |
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Being prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones, I've used Google for self-diagnosis and basic treatment more than once. Note to self...no more foods high in oxalate like spinach, almonds, cashews, beets, chocolate, and many more. Quick tip for any others with this issue...increase your water intake and maybe add lemon to your water as the citrate helps mitigate kidney stones.
Kidney Stones suck, especially those over 5mm. My last one a little larger than 8mm!
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I'm sure if you live long enough Google will eventually be right.
I try not to Google basic stuff, however I will say I had a condition for many many years that many many doctors told me it was one thing and finally one day I had enough and did a deep dive in Google. Ended up figuring it out myself and then went to the correct specialist to confirm which they did. So yeah I don't have much trust in your average family doctor and even many specialists. |
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07-20-2023, 08:06 PM | #44 |
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Does anyone google their symptoms?
I only Google other people's symptoms.
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