Information that seems unrelated can sometimes be important.
Don't Diagnose Yourself Online
The internet has made health information more accessible than ever.
That can be extremely useful.
But it can also create confusion.
Search for “headache” and you may find dozens of possible explanations.
Some will be harmless.
Others will be frightening.
The problem is that symptoms rarely provide enough information to make a reliable diagnosis on their own.
Online information can help people formulate questions.
It should not replace professional evaluation when symptoms are serious, persistent, or unusual.
A search engine cannot examine you.
It cannot measure your vital signs.
It cannot review your complete medical history.
And it cannot make the clinical judgments that a trained healthcare professional can make.
The Emotional Impact of a Sudden Loss
When a death follows an illness or unexpected medical event, loved ones often experience complicated emotions.
There may be grief.
There may be anger.
