The Perils Of Being Your Own Doctor
When an experienced physician became convinced he had ALS, none of the specialists he consulted could persuade him he was perfectly healthy
- October 1,2016 | ISSN 1940-6967
- The National Association Of Medical Doctors
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Government On Track To Forgive Up To $131,000 Each In Student Debt For Thousands Of Doctors
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In This Issue
- The Perils Of Being Your Own Doctor
- Government On Track To Forgive Up To $131,000 Each In Student Debt For Thousands Of Doctors
- Colorado: Kids' ER Visits For Marijuana Have Surged Since Legalization
- The Paradox Of Radiation
- Depressed? Your Therapist Might Prescribe Ketamine Soon
- Seven Deadliest Emergency General Surgeries
- Top US Hospital: 50% Of Surgeries Have Drug Related Errors
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