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The consumer site for the American Academy of Family Physicians at www.FamilyDoctor.org The ... consumer site for the American Academy of Pediatrics at www.HealthyChildren.org The Medical Home ... medical errors;protect child medical errors;child's care;child's treatment;child's hospitalization;2584

cardiologist A cardiologist will often focus their care on one type of patient. An adult cardiologist ... sees only adults. A pediatric cardiologist sees only babies, children, or teens. They are certified

Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false ... remembering what to ask the doctor, or remembering what the doctor tells you, bring a family member ... doctor-patient communication; doctor-patient relations; doctor's office; medical advice; preventive medicine;

All adults At routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your blood ... every 5 years Obesity All adults At routine exams Prostate cancer Starting at age 45

*Incision Care Abdomen ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... dressing the incision yourself or with the help of a family member or other caregiver. Step 1. Wash ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), doctors can’t tell where the cancer started. CUP has ... primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

Blood Transfusions Pediatric ... . Whole blood refers to blood with all these parts. Most of the time, a blood transfusion is done with ... are known as universal donors. People who are AB+ have all 3 molecules (A, B, and Rh) on their blood ... 101;pediatric blood transfusion

or experiences during sleep. Primary Sleep Disorders: Parasomnia Parasomnias are common sleep ... nightmare over and over is called a nightmare disorder. In adults, nightmares are often connected

*Tumor Mouth Throat Care Team ... : Primary care provider. This person oversees your health needs. Head and neck surgeon ... also teach you and your family how to care for yourself. Oncologist. This healthcare provider ... 84512;mouth or throat tumors: your health care team;mouth tumors, health care team;throat tumors, health care team

Understanding Surgery for Cancer of Unknown Primary ... the time, they try to take out all the cancer and some of the normal tissue around it ... . Cancer of Unknown Primary: Surgery During cancer surgery, a tumor or tumors are removed from your body ... carcinoma of unknown primary origin;surgery for carcinoma of unknown primary origin;19018-1;CUP

(certified family homes) An adult family home, or certified family home, is operated by a care provider who ... health care Many older adults want to stay in their own homes as long as possible. But to do so, they ... long-term care;understanding long-term care;long-term care types;long-term care available;custodial care;skilled care

pediatric neurosurgeon who specializes in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. They coordinate all ... with the surgeon and other specialists. Pediatric dentist. A dentist who specializes in the care

care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... . Use self-care services. Before planning an office visit, see if your plan has a nurse help line ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

migraine and how severe they are. If diagnosis is difficult, your child's primary care provider may ... medicines can cause rebound headaches. Use all medicines with care, including over-the-counter medicines ... When Your Child Has Migraine Headaches;pediatric;pediatrics;children;childhood;teen;teens;teenager ... ;teenagers;young adult;young adults;When;Your;Child;Has;Migraine Headaches;Migraines;severe headache

sites online. Buy a year-long membership Save up for an annual family membership or season ... There are many fun, low-cost activities to help families make memories and enjoy each other's

named for the primary site where the original or first tumor started, such as skin, colon, or breast ... . What are metastatic cancers? Cancer can spread from where it started (the primary site) to other ... cancer;cancer information;cancer diagnosis;primary cancers;metastatic cancers;benign tumor;malignant tumor;P00576

*ALL Ch ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It's also called acute lymphocytic leukemia ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

*Triptodur (Pediatric 6mos) Inj 22.5mg ... trained health care provider. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions ... . Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter ... Triptodur (Pediatric 6-month) Injection 22.5 mg

to stop worrying about the extraordinary and think more about the ordinary." All Family Time ... Is Quality Time Don't feel guilty about the amount of "quality time" you spend with your family ... family time;family time suggestions;quality family time;good family time