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First sign of ailment
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Second sign of ailment (repeat)
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Start online research of condition (Search)
Would include Google search with initial results possibly including health related sites such as Web MD, etc. -
Consult friends & family
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Third occurence of ailment..
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Call for doctor's appointment
Check up which could include physical, questioning and multiple tests -
Continue online research
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Doctor Visit/Appointment (general practice)
See physician regarding symptom -
Doctor - follow up appointment for test results
Follow up appointment would include results of test and initial diagnosis by general physician. May also include referral to a specialist. -
Heightened awareness begins...
Once specialist is referred condition may be serious enough to initiate a heightened awareness around the individual where they are constantly on the search for references/solutions to their condition -
Appointment with specialist for condition
This would likely represent the first interaction with University of Chicago Medical Centers based upon experience, talent & expertise. Physical review, questions followed by more tests -
Follow up appointment and test results...
Final diagnosis and prescribed treatment -
Treatment of condition commences
