title: The 'Dr Google' phenomenon--missed appendicitis.
abstract: Self-diagnosis has been around for many years. In today's society with free access to information, particularly through the Internet, it is more prominent than ever. With new information sources available to patients, doctors may have their diagnostic process influenced. This is the case of a gentleman who self-diagnosed, and subsequently influenced his doctor's diagnostic process, with results detrimental to his outcome. It illustrates the importance of awareness of the risks of self diagnosis, and management of patients who present with information and preconceived ideas regarding their condition.
authors: Neil
authors: N
authors: Avery
authors: Jamish
authors: J
authors: Ghandi
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Keating
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D057386:Search Engine; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents