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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


Preface to the Family Doctor

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For the past five years, I have been researching the answers to some of the
thousands of questions that have been addressed to my syndicated column "The
Family Doctor".  It was clear from the many questions that kept turning up
repeatedly that not all my work was shared with all my readers.  Now, at last,
all the questions can be found in one place for you to share.
     You will note that some information is repeated in the answers that deal
with similar subjects, but remember that they appeared in the column separated
by many months.  In some cases, the onward march of medical progress changed
some answers as new information could be included in the response.  Be assured
that there is valuable information for you in each response.
     So it is with all of the references to agencies, foundations, and other
support groups and resources that are listed on this disc.  To the best of my
ability to check them out, they are still valid as of the date of this
writing.
     By properly using this disc as an important resource for medical
information, you may be aided in your search for knowledge about situations
that are important to you.  Remember it is just a starting point, for the
path to specific knowledge about your personal and unique situation may
sometimes be long and frustrating.  The goal is woth the effort, however,
improving your own situation and achieving a healthy ans satisfying lifestyle.

                                        Allan H. Bruckheim, M.D.
                                        The Family Doctor
                                        May 10, 1991