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are some treatment facility options: Urgent-care centers Urgent-care centers provide medical care ... walk in without an appointment. Also, at an urgent-care center, you probably won't see the same ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Finding Your Cancer Care Home: Tips for Choosing the Right Center

*Cancer Tx Center Choosing ... . Before you make an appointment, call to ask about the medical staff and their areas of expertise. Also ... to get treatment. Finding Your Cancer Care Home: Tips for Choosing the Right Center It’s ... cancer treatment;cancer treatment center;16204

About Poison Control Centers

*Poison Control Centers ... Illegal drugs How poison control centers work All poison control centers are reached by calling ... Poison control centers are always open - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year ... poison;poisoning;poison control center;medical emergency;22

Finding Treatment and Information for Rare Cancers

specialized cancer centers. There are cancer centers and academic medical centers throughout the ... you make informed decisions about your care. Gather your medical records Collect all your

Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF

* Choosing a Rehab Center ... facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a ... agencies Hospitals Inpatient rehab centers Outpatient rehab centers Community health

How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User

all disease-management and prevention steps. Make the most of appointments An office visit is ... The benefits of being an active medical consumer include better health, more effective health ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy)

*Colonoscopy Virtual ... ). It can help screen for colon cancer and for polyps. This test is sometimes called virtual ... colonoscopy. CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) A CT scan is a test that combines X-rays and ... 40536;CT Colonography (virtual colonoscopy)

Dealing With the Stress of Self-Isolation

A virus is spreading in the community. You've been told to avoid others. You're staying home, but ... . Dealing With the Stress of Self-Isolation Overview A virus is spreading in the community. You've

Managing Medical Records When You Have Cancer

*Cancer Medical Records ... your medicine list updated, as it may change often. Bring it to all of your medical appointments ... information with your providers. Communicate with your team A big part of managing your medical ... cancer diagnosis;medical records;16201

Making Sure Your Patients Get Vaccines

are mild and don’t last long.“Like all medications, vaccines may cause side effects in people of all ... this. And medical experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm that vaccines do ... vaccine acceptance;Making Sure Your Patients Get Vaccines;vaccines;immunization;healthcare communication;61021

Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colonoscopy, Virtual ... radiology department of a hospital or medical center. The scan takes only about 10 to 15 minutes. This ... Virtual colonoscopy (also known as CT colonography) is a procedure that is done to look for ... colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;cancer screening;colonoscopy;virtual colonoscopy;51

Understanding Long-Term Care for Older Adults

delivery Transportation to medical appointments or other services Long-term care services can be ... When older adults need others to help them with medical, physical, or emotional needs over an

How Social Determinants Affect Cancer Care: Making Appointments a Priority

*Cancer Appointments SDOH ... Going to regular healthcare appointments is just one way you can take care of yourself. How ... Social Determinants Affect Cancer Care: Making Appointments a Priority Going to regular healthcare ... cancer treatment;SDOH;medical appointments;16184

Preparing for Cancer Treatment

center. Ask your general or primary healthcare provider for a referral or contact government ... and professional medical organizations, such as your state's health department, the National ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening

*Cancer Colorectal Screening Virtual Colonoscopy ... implanted medical devices you have, such as a pacemaker. Before having a virtual colonoscopy ... scanner is used. In most cases, that’s the radiology department of a hospital or medical center ... colorectal screening;16270;virtual colonoscopy

Doctor-Patient Communication Quiz

quiz will help you prepare for your next visit. Doctor-Patient Communication Quiz You and ... bring a list of all medicines you are currently taking and the dose of each. Or better yet, bring all ... doctor-patient communication; doctor-patient relations; doctor's office; medical advice; preventive medicine;

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Questions

*ALL Tx ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Tests After Diagnosis

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

Where to Turn for Mental Health

. Community mental health centers. These organizations give counseling and other services on a ... sliding-fee scale, based on your income. Crisis centers. On-site mental health professionals give

Heart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers

other. Tell your providers about other medical appointments and what your treatment plans involve ... each treat you for a different health issue. Heart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers


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