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no longer make decisions. You can find advance directive forms specific to your state online ... depending on the plan. Are my wishes known? Advance directives, such as durable power of attorney for ... retirement; living will; advanced directive; healthcare decisions; assisted living; nursing home

problems. Below are instructions to help you care for your shoulder when you are at home ... , arthritis, and rotator cuff problems. Below are instructions to help you care for your shoulder when ... arthroscopy postsurgical care;shoulder arthroscopy recovery;86463

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... high blood pressure, it's important to control your sugar levels and blood pressure as directed by ... same. Looking after your health With the right treatment, you should start to feel better. If you ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

role Your duties depend on what the person’s advance care planning documents say. If the person is ... and proof of your identity. Make sure the healthcare team has a copy of the advance care planning ... 41133;Being a healthcare proxy;healthcare agent;POLST;POST;TPOPP;MOST;end-of-life orders;MOLST;DNR;advance directive

Is Refractive Surgery Right For You ... before choosing this surgery, talk with your eye care provider. Get all the facts. Find out what ... of refractive surgery. Discuss your health history with your eye care provider. Refractive surgery ... 85469;refractive surgery: is it right for you?;is refractive surgery right for you?

Finding the Right Babysitter ... enough time to be choosy. You should: Look for a sitter within your circle of friends, faith ... , with clear directions on how to locate your house Children's names and ages: Children's

*Ankle Circles ... ______ calf on a rolled-up towel, use your foot to draw circles in both directions. Or leading with your big ... Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles. Foot and Ankle ... 82384;Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles;Rehabilitation;Foot;ankle;or1056a

Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of ... your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions

the risks and benefits of your child's surgery. Understanding Informed Consent What is an ... informed consent form? Before surgery, your child's healthcare provider will explain the procedure and ... surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare;P03029

Finding the Right Doctor ... . Here is some advice on how to find a provider who is right for you. How to Find Dr. Right Your ... representative for a list of primary care healthcare providers in your plan. In most cases, your out-of-pocket ... right doctor;right doctor suggestions;find right doctor;1,2309

, circle the days of your period. This will help identify the weeks of your cycle. PMS ... the chart, circle the days of your period. This will help identify the weeks of your cycle. ... 85706;PMS: tracking your symptoms;premenstrual syndrome, tracking your symptoms

your child eat or drink before the test. Follow all other directions given by the healthcare ... your child’s stomach and upper GI tract are viewed on a screen as the endoscope advances. The ... 88611;when your child needs an upper endoscopy;when your child needs an upper endoscope;exam of ... on an upper endoscopy;information on your child's upper endoscopy;information for when your child

How you slept last night affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you ... affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you have chronic obstructive

*Caregivers Advanced Cancer ... Anger Fear Guilt This stage of cancer care may also come with some decisions you and your ... about your loved one’s care. This may mean deciding on hospitals or healthcare providers. It also may ... advanced cancer;caregiver;palliative care

Hospice Care: Decisions to Make ... cancer. Advance directives An important part of hospice care is making sure the person’s ... come up. These include making advance directives and deciding about the use of life support and

Right Heart Cath ... catheter to examine your heart. Right Heart Catheterization What is right heart catheterization ... ? Your healthcare provider may do a right heart catheterization (cath) to see how well or poorly your ... right heart cath;40

, such as creating advance directives or memorial plans You can also focus on improving the quality ... member of their care team with whom to share your feelings of anticipatory grief. Taking care

directions. Nurses may also help you with your incision care and other needs once you are home. The ... ). While in the hospital, it is important to follow directions from your surgeon, nurse, and ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity ... checklist;po1001a;82490;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedures;Postsurgical Checklist;after-care

*Abdominal Incision Care Dc ... Follow these tips to help you take care of your incision when you get home. Discharge ... Instructions: Caring for Your Abdominal Incision You are going home with stitches, surgical staples, special ... discharge instructions caring for your abdominal incision;discharge instructions incision care for ... abdomen;caring for your abdominal incision;how to care for your abdominal incision;postop

, knee, foot or ankle: Use crutches, a walker, or a cane exactly as directed. Raise your foot ... can return to normal activities slowly as directed by your healthcare provider. If you have pain ... sprain; sling; elastic bandage; splint; cast; ligament injury; splint and cast care; RICE