CHAPTER 10 HYPOTHETICAL PATIENT
Putting It All Together – Research For A Hypothetical Patient
Now that you’ve learned what web sites to visit and how to do all the various searches, let’s look at a hypothetical example of how I would use the methods described in this book to help research treatment for a patient.
The conclusions I arrive at in this hypothetical example are my own and should not be relied upon to replace professional medical advice.
Disclaimer
Remember, none of the information is provided understanding the particular nature of your circumstances. The content is intended to provide you with information only and not replace the advice and counsel of a physician nor constitute a doctor-patient relationship.
Never Rely On Information In This Book In Place Of Seeking Professional Medical Advice.
Hypothetical Patient Profile
Let’s say the patient was a 57 year old male recently diagnosed with prostate cancer on the basis of an elevated PSA and positive biopsy. The biopsy was positive in both lobes of the prostate and the Gleason score was 5.
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