UCMC

  • First sign of ailment

    First sign of ailment

  • Second sign of ailment (repeat)

    Second sign of ailment (repeat)

  • Start online research of condition (Search)

    Start online research of condition (Search)

    Would include Google search with initial results possibly including health related sites such as Web MD, etc.
  • Consult friends & family

    Consult friends & family

  • Third occurence of ailment..

    Third occurence of ailment..

  • Call for doctor's appointment

    Call for doctor's appointment

    Check up which could include physical, questioning and multiple tests
  • Continue online research

    Continue online research

  • Doctor Visit/Appointment (general practice)

    Doctor Visit/Appointment (general practice)

    See physician regarding symptom
  • Doctor - follow up appointment for test results

    Doctor - follow up appointment for test results

    Follow up appointment would include results of test and initial diagnosis by general physician. May also include referral to a specialist.
  • Heightened awareness begins...

    Heightened awareness begins...

    Once specialist is referred condition may be serious enough to initiate a heightened awareness around the individual where they are constantly on the search for references/solutions to their condition
  • Appointment with specialist for condition

    Appointment with specialist for condition

    This would likely represent the first interaction with University of Chicago Medical Centers based upon experience, talent & expertise. Physical review, questions followed by more tests
  • Follow up appointment and test results...

    Follow up appointment and test results...

    Final diagnosis and prescribed treatment
  • Treatment of condition commences

    Treatment of condition commences