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Patient Information

Susan Goodman reports that more than ever before, patients are helping to direct their own medical care. They're more educated, and in some cases, have organized into patient support and political advocacy groups. Others are turning to new online technology for information about their conditions...with the result that many are now questioning their doctors' orders.

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