Dying for a Chat: Penguin Special

We put much store in freedom of choice, but when it comes to our own medical diagnosis and treatment, are we equipped to make the best decisions? And are healthcare professionals properly prepared to guide us? Alarmingly, oncologist and award-winning writer Ranjana Srivastava says they''re not, and people are suffering — even dying — as a result.

The internet encourages people to self-diagnose and...