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Australian Doctor,  September, 2005  

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By Rebecca Jenkins

GORD PATIENTS SUFFER IN SILENCE

PATIENTS with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) wait an average two years before seeking help from their GP. A survey has found that many wait because they do not believe prescription medicines would help their condition. Professor Roger Jones, Wolfson professor of general practice at King's College London, said the survey showed many patients were suffering unnecessarily by relying on over-the-counter medication. "It is important sufferers visit their physician to discuss their disease because they may be prescribed a ...

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