USF-COM Department of Family Medicine

Patient Education Information on... Index of Patient Education Topics

WHAT IS THE DISEASE?

Type a description of the disease.

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WHO IS AFFECTED?

Describe who gets this and the risk factors that predispose to getting it.

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WHAT CAUSES THE DISEASE?

Describe the known/presumed causes.

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FREQUENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

List/describe the signs and symptoms.

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HOW IS THE DIAGNOSIS MADE?

Describe how the physician looks for signs of disease.  Describe any testing to be performed.

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HOW IS THE DISEASE TREATED?

Describe current concepts in treatment.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT

Describe side effects than can be expected to occur in some patients.

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COMPLICATIONS OF THE DISEASE

Describe the complications of treated and untreated disease.

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