The new way to shop for a doctor: questions to ask and sources to search to make sure your choice measures up

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Selecting a new physician is an important part of getting good medical care. Getting referrals, talking with friends, looking into alternative medicine, checking credentials, investigating a doctor's record for past misconduct and other tips are given.

Physicians, Medical professions, Appointments, resignations and dismissals

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How to get more from your doctor - ask!

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Doctor-patient communication is essential to good care. Patients should look for signs that a physician is really listening, and patients should communicate questions and concerns in an effective manner. Tips on evaluating a physician are given.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: an update

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Researchers do not know the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) but theories include a hormonal system problem and neurally mediated hypotension. Sufferers are mostly women between ages 30 and 50. New treatments are discussed.

Care and treatment, Chronic fatigue syndrome

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