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Why Some Doctors Are Threatened by Knowledgeable, Empowered Thyroid Patients
Why are some doctors so threatened by empowered and knowledgeable thyroid patients? Why do some endocrinologists and thyroidologists target patient advocate and thyroid guide Mary Shomon, or say that she's crazy, or too alternative? The answer is, she's making more work for them, because patients are now demanding proper thyroid diagnosis and treatment. Find out more about the empowered thyroid patient movement that thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon has been leading since 1997.
10 Signs That You Need a New Doctor
How do you know when it's time to send your doctor packing, and find a new one? Here are 10 signs that you need a new doctor, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and
author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease
Thyroid Disease Top Doctors Directory
The Thyroid Top Doctors Directory is a state-by-state and international directory of reader-recommended Top Doctors for treating thyroid disease and related problems, compiled by best-selling author and patient advocate Mary Shomon.
10 Thyroid Mistakes Your Doctor May Be Making
A look at 10 different mistakes that are commonly made by practitioners, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease
Why Your Doctor Thinks I'm Crazy: Part 2
Why Your Doctor Thinks I'm Crazy: Part 2
Do You Need an Endocrinologist?
A look at whether you need an endocrinologist -- the medical specialty that cares for thyroid disease and diabetes -- from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author
Patients Fight Back and Take on Their Doctors!
Sometimes, patients simply get so fed up that they are forced to fight back. Hear the stories of some thyroid patients who describe themselves as having been horrid to their doctors -- for a reason.
Your Doctor May Be Doing the Right Thing Only Half the Time!
Your Doctor May Be Doing the Right Thing Only Half the Time!