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Do you use Wikipedia for self-diagnosis?

It’s something we can’t help ourselves from doing – going online to look up and research symptoms. H...
TodayFM
TodayFM

10:08 AM - 27 May 2014



Do you use Wikipedia for self-...

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Do you use Wikipedia for self-diagnosis?

TodayFM
TodayFM

10:08 AM - 27 May 2014



It’s something we can’t help ourselves from doing – going online to look up and research symptoms.

However, doctors have warned that diagnosing yourself on the internet could be harmful.

Unlike a traditional encyclopedia, the popular website lets ordinary users create, delete and edit entries – increasing the risk of mistakes.

Do you use the internet to look for a diagnosis?



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