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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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SOURCES OF MORE INFORMATION
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