How can some one diagnose a problem on here without seeing the person?

Answer 1

I have not looked at any of the answers you have gotten, yet.

The answer is absolutely NOT!!!!

NO, NEVER!!!

Be very suspicious of ANYONE who attempts to do this!!!!!

PEOPLE!!! One has to know the persons medical history before they can even attempt to DIAGNOSE a potential problem!!!

I'm sorry but this really bothers me. I have been around this profession long enough to know about certain legalities as far as medicical advice is concerned.

Answer 2

It depends, however it is said that most experienced GPs make the diagnosis in the majority of their consultations within about 2 minutes and before they stand up! It is a skill that they had little choice but to develop fairly early on,it is easily forgotten that until a few years ago most surgery appointments were 5 minutes. Allowing for getting in and getting out, this only left about 3 1/2 minutes to get the diagnosis! Perhaps it is reassuring to know that in about 80% of cases this diagnosis was correct, in about 15 to 18% the GP sent the patient away for tests to actually help make the diagnosis, rather than confirm it.

Most GPs frequently make telephone diagnoses and although the out of hours services SAY they don't make diagnoses, only risk assess, a lot of unseen diagnosis takes place there also.

Answer 3

I work in the medical profession and I can say that there isn't any way to properly diagnose a person without physically examining them and obtaining a medical history. It is not only unethical, it is extremely dangerous. Not to mention illegal if the person making the diagnosis is in the medical field. Their licenses could possibly be suspended for doing so. So, to answer your question, they simply cannot or should I say should not if they have any respect for the person or the profession.

Answer 4

The ability comes with experience and some doctors, even though the see the patient still manage to get it wrong. I have had several emails telling me that when they saw the doctor I was right on, I have 42 years experience and have dealt with a diversity of problems over that time.

Answer 5

General health issues have symptoms that are seen over and over in certain illnesses. If you have seen the person and heard the symptoms a few hundred times, it is pretty easy to recognize the symptoms when you just read them.
Unfortunately, Dr's sometimes jump too soon to treat when they hear a symptom, instead of looking deeper to see what the real cause is. Good Luck

Answer 6

I completely agree with Jonathan. There are certain symptoms that certain illnesses present so it is easy to "suggest" what they might be and how to treat it. It is more helpful if the person answering the questions has some sort of medical experience. If it looks like an unprofessional answer, chances are, it is from an unprofessional person.

Answer 7

No one but a physician, physician or nurse practitioner can diagnose. People voice their OPINIONS about what they think is going on from personal experiences they have had but it is NOT a diagnosis.

Answer 8

you really cant we have to believe what people say is the truth and always answer the best of our ability..i study medicine for 12 years as a hobby.....we no when someone isn't being trueful about a problem!! by no means were not dockters..you ask a opinion theres always going to be someone that's been there before,,or nos someone who has........DOES THAT ANSWER YOUR QUESTION???????

Answer 9

They can't, but hopefully some older people like myself who have lived longer and possibly been through similar experiences can offer valuable advice and/or comfort.

Answer 10

Great question. You can't. There is no substitute for a face-to-face meeting with a dr.

TX Mom