When it comes to your health, don’t rely on these sources. There ’ s a lot of false and biased information out there. Some sources are trying to sell you a medical product or service. Others share personal experiences that don ’ t reflect your unique medical situation. Some are promoting outdated information and unproven medical advice that could be dangerous to your health. Be cautious with information from: “Many health condition sites also explain how to find support groups in your area. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, for example, allows you to click on your state to find the nearest support group and includes information regarding how and when the group will meet.”
Many public health alliances, patient and family support groups, and advocacy programs can provide: trustworthy information that ’ s easy for patients and families to understand condition-specific questions to ask your doctor directories of highly rated providers and treatment centers in your area safe and effective approaches to manage symptoms at home a list of healthy changes to improve your quality of life dietary recommendations, including recipes to try at home ways for patients and caretakers facing the same illnesses to connect with each other assistance accessing transportation to medical appointments news about medical advances and clinical trials related to your condition and its treatment “The good news is that there are thousands of support groups nationally, globally, in person, and online,” Hanson says. “A good place to start is the website of the health system closest to you. Most health system sites list support groups under the heading ‘ Patients and Families. ’ “
If you are being treated for a condition, and suddenly your symptoms change or get worse, don ’ t stumble around the Internet in search of medical guidance. Your doctor ’ s office, their nurse on call, or your health insurance company should be available by phone to help you, schedule an appointment, or recommend immediate medical attention at an urgent care center or emergency room. To learn more, interested participants in South Florida can call 305-243-7777 or email caminos@miami.edu . The following health information is brought to you by UHealth - University of Miami Health System. This information is not intended to replace medical advice from your physician. Learn more at news.umiamihealth.org
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