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The aim is to explore the challenges faced by patients and physicians when symptoms are difficult to explain.

March 28, 2026Science

When disease resists diagnosis The Elusive Body Alexandra Sifferlin Viking, 2026. 320 pp.

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The aim is to explore the challenges faced by patients and physicians when symptoms are difficult to explain.
Analysis of case studies involving undiagnosable diseases
Discussion of structural issues in healthcare
Examination of patient-physician interactions
Structural constraints hinder effective diagnoses
Patients experience frustration and confusion due to unclear symptoms
Physicians face difficulties in providing definitive diagnoses

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This exploration reveals challenges in diagnosing unexplained symptoms, indicating obstacles for patients and doctors.

Structural constraints stymie patients and physicians when symptoms cannot be easily explained

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This exploration reveals challenges in diagnosing unexplained symptoms, indicating obstacles for patients and doctors.

Structural constraints stymie patients and physicians when symptoms cannot be easily explained