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I am Joyce ILDESA (rhymes with Odessa, Texas) and I’m a board-certified Family Medicine physician for over 20 years in San Diego. I have the great fortune to see older kids, teens and adults of all ages which means that every day is different, but many of the same questions and topics come up. I often wish there was a way to provide information to many people, not just those in front of me and hope this can be a resource for you to learn and share.
I am writing this blog to share information on health. It is a confusing time as we have 24 hour access to information and it can be hard to tell what is true. Chat GPT can provide answers that sound pretty good, but it can be hard to tell if those answers are accurate. I want people to be proactive and have what they need to stay healthy. It is important to have a working relationship with your doctor and feel comfortable with your interactions. So many patients come in stating, “I know you’re going to be mad, but I Googled, asked ChatGPT about …” I am never mad that people do research on their own, it shows they are taking an interest in their health and it’s almost silly to expect people NOT to use the resources that are available. However, there is a danger in blindly believing information found on the internet or social media, so please read with a grain of salt, use it to open dialogue with your physician and allow them to guide you. I would also caution anyone with medical anxiety to avoid internet research since that can make things worse.
I am glad you are here. I love feedback, and would love to know if there is ever any question that I can answer. Cheers!
STAY INFORMED. STAY HEALTHY.
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