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Appointments, tests and uncertainty
Medical appointments and waiting periods can intensify health anxiety even when care is appropriate. Uncertainty is hard, and anxiety can push for more checking while you wait.
These articles offer ways to cope during waits and prepare for conversations with clinicians, without interpreting your symptoms or tests.
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