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Alan fell off a ladder at work and claims his back is in intense pain, even though medical tests find nothing wrong. He does not like to talk about it and keeps quiet other than his report to his attorney. Caleb fell off a ladder at work and claims he hurt his back, too, even though medical tests find nothing wrong. He talks about it all of the time in great detail. Which diagnosis would seem to fit each man?


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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

A healthcare professional specialized in using radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

Otorhinolaryngologists

Medical specialists focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), as well as related structures of the head and neck.

Orthopedists

Medical doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating disorders and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system.

Pathologists

Medical specialists who examine tissues, blood, and other body fluids to diagnose diseases and determine the cause of illness or death.

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