In THE ELUSIVE BODY, Alexandra Sifferlin compiles her years of research about America’s diagnosis crisis—what it means to live without an accurate diagnosis and how both medical and patient communities are working to improve the diagnostic process—and delivers a powerful, compassionate look at how we can make this crucial part of the treatment protocol more human. Afterall, a diagnosis is more than a label – it’s also a lifeline that opens doors to treatment options, financial support, and an understanding community.

“The Elusive Body artfully melds modern medical science with timeless narratives of people struggling for answers to mysterious maladies. Alexandra Sifferlin educates the mind and pulls at the heart as she explores the far reaches of clinical diagnosis.”