Study shows online searches can help understand symptoms

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Patients seeking medical advice have traditionally been warned against searching their symptoms online. But a new study has found those who search online before a medical appointment often are able to better communicate with doctors.


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Patients seeking medical advice have traditionally been warned against searching their symptoms online. But a new study has found those who search online before a medical appointment often are able to better communicate with doctors.



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