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Are there any dangers to being an engaged patient?

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LearnSelf advocacyAre there any dangers to being an engaged patient?

Are there any dangers to being an engaged patient?

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Having too much, and sometimes incorrect, information, says David Daly, Head of Oncology, Life Technologies, can be a danger for today's engaged patient. The resources available to a patient through the internet should be paired with expert advice.

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