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Are you a cyberchondriac? Find out why it’s risky to self-diagnose

Are you a cyberchondriac? Find out why it’s risky to self-diagnose

03:52 1st February 2017 | General Health Care

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In this new era of the “Connected Patient”, it is easy to understand why a growing number of individuals rely on the internet for medical advice. The option is incredibly convenient and more importantly, free. However, there are a number of compelling reasons why it can be dangerous to use the internet to self-diagnose troubling symptoms.

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