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Wrong Diagnosis - Story of Receiving a Wrong Diagnosis

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Receiving a wrong diagnosis can be devastating. Learn how the About.com Guide to Patient Empowerment found out she received a wrong diagnosis and how this misdiagnosis taught her about the importance of taking an active role in one's health care.

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