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American Academy of Pediatrics. For children: When to call and where to get medical care These ... should care for your child at home and when you should call or take them in? Of course, if you are ... when to call the doctor;4487;emergency care

Doctors Who Treat the Spine, Shoulder, or Pelvis ... provider A primary healthcare provider has had training in general internal medicine, family ... healthcare provider. Or they may be treated by other medical specialists. You may have more than one

. Physician’s assistant (PA). A PA gives care under the direction of a medical doctor. They can also give ... : Family practice doctor. A provider who treats both kids and adults. Internist. A doctor with ... asthma;asthma treatment;pulmonologist;allergist;health care provider;asthma action plan;253

Understanding Hospice Care ... patient has a life-threatening illness with six months or less to live. The person, family, and ... include: Counselors Family members Healthcare providers Home health or hospice aides ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

*Poison Control Centers ... caring for the patient They make sure that there are no new symptoms and the person is OK. When to ... www.poison.org . Tell family members why the poison control centers are important. Let them know ... poison;poisoning;poison control center;medical emergency;22

NIRMAL PATEL, MD, MPH Medical and Clinical Advisor  Dr. Nirmal (Nim) Patel is a primary care ... physician, trained at the University of Manchester, UK where she received her Doctor of Medical (MD

*Cancer Tx Center Choosing ... a care center that's closer to home will mean less disruption for you and your family. And you can ... to get treatment. Finding Your Cancer Care Home: Tips for Choosing the Right Center It’s ... cancer treatment;cancer treatment center;16204

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... care Make sure you see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible. You will likely have ... that can make you immunocompromised. You must be very careful. Here is information to help you ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391

return to the outpatient surgery center after time in the recovery room. Your child can go home when ... care for your child at home. You'll also be given telephone numbers so you can contact a healthcare ... surgical setting;operating room;outpatient surgery;inpatient surgery;ambulatory surgery;specialty surgery centers;p03041

What is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist ... specialists must have 4 years of medical school and 3 years of training in pediatrics. They also must have 1 ... sports supplement use Heat illnesses Care of an athlete with special needs Plus, pediatric ... sports injuries;sports medicine;pediatric sports medicine;medical specialty;44

help provide support for the patient and family, coordinate discharge planning and insurance benefits ... Community organizations Industrial health centers Schools Home health settings

Rehab Team: Patient and Family ... You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team. Patient ... and Family The patient and family as rehab team members The patient and family are the most ... rehabilitation;rehab;patient rights;p01169

center. Ask your general or primary healthcare provider for a referral or contact government ... than 60 cancer treatment centers across the U.S. that meet its standards of care. You might want to ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

rehab centers Long-term care facilities Community and home health settings Insurance ... work as part of a multidisciplinary team. They often coordinate patient care and team activities

Children: Overview Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year ... need more frequent evaluations and care. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD ... dental health;dental care;deciduous teeth;baby teeth;dental care children;diet dental care;p01849

is done at home, family members give day-to-day care. Hospice support is given to the person and ... ) coordinates care given by the hospice team. The team includes the hospice doctor and the person's

Choosing a Daycare Center ... . You can hire a sitter to come to your home. Or you can enroll your child in a daycare center. These ... centers can be in a commercial space or in another person's home. Things to think about Before ... day care;child day care;99

Home Care ... Overview What is home healthcare? When you or a family member needs medical care, in some cases, this ... Many types of medical and social home healthcare services are available: nursing care ... home health;home health care;home care;P00611

Understanding Paying for LTC, Home Health Care, Hospice ... medical assistance program for people and families with low incomes. It covers some long-term care ... Home healthcare services may be paid for directly by the patient, through insurance coverage ... home health care;home health care services;home health services;payment home health care;payment hospice care;long-term care;p00612

*Stroke Home Safety ... -term recovery go more smoothly. Planning for home care After leaving the rehab center, most people ... When your loved one returns home, you'll both need time to adjust. Here are tips for home care ... preparing your home after stroke;preparing your home after a stroke;patient information;discharge ... ;central disorders;infarction;therapy for stroke;nursing care for stroke;str1014;hospice;in-home care after a stroke