diagnosing
Posted By: sme on 2005-08-09
In Reply to: Tell the truth now. Does anyone diagnose other people based on what they transcribe? - Dr. MT
After 30 years in the business, yeah, I diagnose too. I knew my DTL had twin-twin transfusion syndrome while her mother, a nurse had no idea of her illness.
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Get thee to your doctor and don't expect an instantaneous diagnosis because it's usually tricky.
x-rays very small part of diagnosing RA. sm
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