Medical Care When a doctor knows how to really communicate well with a patient, it can make a big difference in how that patient responds. But communication is a two-way process. Listening as well as speaking to one another is something both doctor and patient must work on together. Being honest and open with each […]
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Medical Care Describe the Problem Be Able to Answer These Questions About Your Current Problem and Complaints * What do you think the problem is? * Are you in pain? If yes: – What does the pain feel like? Is it a sharp, dull, and/or throbbing pain? – Where is the pain? * When did
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Medical Care Ambulatory surgery is surgery done on an outpatient basis. This can be done in a hospital. It can also be done at a freestanding center. One reason ambulatory surgeries are more common now than in the past is advanced medical practices. This includes the use of anesthesias that wear off quicker and have
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Medical Exams Most of the time X-rays are necessary, but it’s up to the patient to question them anyway. You must stay alert to the possibility of being exposed to harmful levels of radiation through unnecessary X-rays, both medical and dental. The risks of overexposure can include sterility, birth defects, and the development of cancer
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Medical Care Diagnosis * What is my diagnosis? * Is my condition chronic or acute? * Is there anything I can do to cure, treat, and/or prevent it from getting worse? * Is my condition contagious or genetic? * How certain are you about this diagnosis? Treatment * What is the recommended treatment? * Is
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Medical Care * Use a file box, 3-ring binder, or one of the many apps available to keep track of your health insurance information and health care expenses. Include up-to-date copies of your medicine log and personal and family medical records. * Add medical bills, explanation of benefits (EOBs), and receipts for payments as you
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Alternative Medicine Echinacea Proposed Uses To prevent colds & flu, fight infections, and boost the immune system. Warnings Could cause liver damage if taken with antifungal medicines (e.g., Nizoral). Since it boosts the immune system, it should not be taken by persons with autoimmune conditions (e.g., AIDS, lupus, multiple sclerosis) or who take medicines (e.g.,
Medical Exams Home medical tests let you check for and monitor health conditions at home. Self-Testing Kits * Diagnose when conditions are or are not present. These include kits that test for blood cholesterol level and blood in the stool. * Monitor a chronic condition. These include kits that test for blood sugar levels and
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Medication Millions of Americans suffer from some form of chronic or severe pain. Many will seek relief with painkilling drugs or analgesics. Painkillers treat the symptom of pain rather than the root cause. Simple analgesics. This type of painkiller, such as aspirin or acetaminophen, provides relief from pain at the site of the injury or
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Medical Exams 1. For updates, contact CDC Immunization Program at 800.CDC.INFO (232.4636) orwww.cdc.gov/vaccines. Ask your child’s doctor what vaccines, health screenings, and checkups your child needs. 2. Catch-up vaccines should be given to children and teenagers who have not already had them. 3. PCV vaccine protects against meningitis and some pneumonias. One dose is needed
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