Cyberchondriacs in Healthcare
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What is one of the recommendations for cyberchondriacs mentioned in the text?

  • Seek online help before experiencing any symptoms
  • Avoid visiting the doctor altogether
  • Start self-medicating based on online information
  • Look at reliable medical websites only after consulting a doctor (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of online support groups for people with chronic illnesses?

  • To provide a platform for discussions with health professionals
  • To share information and experiences with individuals facing similar health conditions (correct)
  • To sell expensive treatments
  • To promote new, untested medications

    • What should individuals do before seeking online medical information, according to the text?

  • Rely solely on online forums for medical advice
  • Make a list of worrying symptoms and visit a doctor first (correct)
  • Self-diagnose their condition
  • Consult with multiple doctors

    • What is a precaution mentioned for those with common symptoms like diarrhoea?

    <p>Consider the possibility of common causes first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one thing mentioned about some American healthcare sites in the text?

    <p>They recommend treatments not available in the UK</p> Signup and view all the answers

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