timesofindia.indiatimes.com - NEW DELHI: A prohibitively high consultancy fee and fear of being put through unnecessary tests is turning many Delhiites into their own 'doctors'. People take medication on basis of suggestions coming from their peer circles and, in some cases, information available online. This shocking reality has come to light through a survey conducted by a web portal that interviewed 20,000 people in 10 cities which showed 52% of them indulging in self-medication.
The growing trend has been further substantiated by public health experts who cited it as a reason behind increasing drug resistance, delayed diagnosis of underlying medical conditions and allergic reactions among patients.
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