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title: Are you able to provide medical advice related to my condition or health concern? Are you able to recommend specific practitioners?
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# Are you able to provide medical advice related to my condition or health concern? Are you able to recommend specific practitioners?

As an educational organization we are not able to provide medical advice. We do not make specific practitioner recommendations; however, we can support you in using our Find a Practitioner site to locate a practitioner that may be able to assist you further.

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