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What is the patient’s profile? Name of the patient: Nadia Age: She was 29 years old on December 18, 2019. Date of these issues: December 18, 2019 Issues: Swollen lymph nodes Photograph: Here is her most recent photograph (from 2010). 
Do swollen lymph nodes mean a person has cancer? No. What do others, including specific physicians, have to do? See the causes of swollen lymph nodes. What are the causes of swollen lymph nodes? Common infections Strep throat Measles Ear infections Infected (abscessed) tooth Mononucleosis Skin or wound infections, such as cellulitis Other viral infections Uncommon infections Tuberculosis Certain sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis Toxoplasmosis—a parasitic infection resulting from contact with the feces of an infected cat or the ingestion of undercooked meat Cat scratch fever—a bacterial infection from a cat scratch or bite Immune system disorders Lupus—a chronic inflammatory disease that targets one’s joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs Rheumatoid arthritis—a chronic inflammatory disease targeting the tissue lining the joints (synovium) Rare causes. Do not even think of these first. Cancers: Lymphoma—cancer that originates in the lymphatic system Leukemia—cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissue, including bone marrow and lymphatic system What needs to be accomplished further? Nadia is herself a doctor. Remind her that she will research herself. On or after December 19, 2019: Do not proceed with any surgery. Do not proceed with any harmful chemotherapy. Do not misinterpret cytology or tumor markers. Revise the diagnosis. Monitor symptoms regularly. Nadia will maintain a computer with an internet connection to conduct ongoing medical research every day. She will research the relevant healthcare laws. How many healthcare laws are there? What are various healthcare laws? Forensic psychiatrist: What does a forensic psychiatrist do? Negligence from healthcare providers: What does this mean? These are basic questions. There are many more. |