Self-diagnosis

Author: Zhou Zi'an
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: "Self-Diagnosis" starts with 100 common clinical symptoms and uses a self-perception and self-judgment approach to screen for potentially involved (793) common diseases, gradually narrowing down the scope until leaving the most likely one or a few possibilities. It also provides hints on the severity of these diseases. Through the understanding and analysis of these symptoms, it helps a broad readership with non-medical backgrounds to describe medical history, symptoms, signs, treatment history, and outcomes in a more systematic, comprehensive, and effective manner, overcoming obstacles in communication between patients and doctors. It equips them with the necessary mindset, vocabulary, and basic knowledge to communicate effectively with doctors, actively cooperate in diagnosis and treatment, which is undoubtedly very important for improving the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment. "Self-Diagnosis" is the sister volume to "Self-Medication" and "Self-Rescue." For (68) diseases and symptoms suitable for self-medication, "Self-Medication" provides detailed introductions to the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, treatment principles, and commonly used medications for these diseases. It reminds users to adopt a comprehensive, dynamic, and changing mindset to observe, judge, and handle possible changes in symptoms and prognoses during the self-medication process. In emergency or accidental situations, while calling for help, users can quickly find guidance and professional assistance through "Self-Rescue," winning precious time, which is often the key to success in first aid, before professional first aid personnel arrive on the scene.