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Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false ... doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. Also don't hesitate to ... doctor-patient communication; doctor-patient relations; doctor's office; medical advice; preventive medicine;

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... your family. Family doctor or pediatrician. This doctor is the primary care provider. They have ... other team members to ensure the best care for your child. Pediatric resident. This doctor has ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

*Pediatrics Orthopedists ... providers involved in treatment may include: Pediatrician or primary care provider Your child's ... pediatrician or primary care provider may treat and diagnose your child's disease. Or they may send you to ... pediatric orthopaedic conditions;pediatric orthopaedic treatment;pediatric orthopaedic physician;p02775

Finding the Right Doctor ... representative for a list of primary care healthcare providers in your plan. In most cases, your out-of-pocket ... , their support staff, and the facilities. Keep in mind that, as a new patient, it may take you longer to ... right doctor;right doctor suggestions;find right doctor;1,2309

Understanding Hospice Care ... . Using hospice care to the end of life treats pain and disease symptoms. It helps make people as ... patient has a life-threatening illness with six months or less to live. The person, family, and ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

don’t always need to go to a hospital or emergency room. You can get care for yourself and your family ... . You can get emergency care in a hospital. Or you can get it in a separate building. Emergency care ... care physician;physician, primary care;doctor, primary care;hospital;emergency room;er;urgent care ... 84671;understanding health care facilities;health care facilities;health care providers;primary

practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical ... with children is called pediatrics. As a baby grows and develops, a primary care provider (PCP) is

. Most pediatricians provide primary care for their patients. Many others choose to continue their ... After graduating from medical school, primary care pediatricians complete 3 years of education in ... pediatrician;pediatric residency;p01054

NIRMAL PATEL, MD, MPH Medical and Clinical Advisor  Dr. Nirmal (Nim) Patel is a primary care ... quality, patient centric care delivery, using evidence, data and information technology to improve

below. Primary care doctor A primary care doctor is the healthcare provider you see for ... another first-level-of-care area. Primary care doctors offer: Routine healthcare, including annual

Rehab Team: Patient and Family ... for the patient, family, and other team members to all work together. This is the best way to set ... You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team. Patient ... rehabilitation;rehab;patient rights;p01169

patient advocates, are trained to assist your family with mental health issues. If you need ... to navigate under any circumstances. But it can be even more difficult when your child has cancer. In ... cancer treatment;pediatric cancer;16181

What is Elder Care? ... , fully, and patiently to the person and their family or caregiver? Do they encourage the person ... provider's policy about continuing to follow patients who move to residential care centers? Does the ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

truth To get the best possible care, you need to be honest with your healthcare provider. Talk ... patient is late for an appointment, it can throw the provider and their staff off schedule. Call

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... provider says it’s OK. Tell your provider about any side effects you have. Skin care ... (then cooling it) before drinking, or buying commercially bottled water. Take care when traveling ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391

Supportive Care ... to the patient and family before care starts. It's like a contract to protect the patient and ... family. It informs them of services and limits of the caregiver. What are palliative care services ... supportive care;palliative care;patient's rights;palliative care services;P03053

intensivist is a medical doctor with advanced training in the care of critically ill people. An ICU ... concerns and nutrition. Social workers and case managers help the patient and family with financial ... 83278;what is intensive care;intensive care;icu

babies through teens. Pediatric dentists often work closely with pediatricians, family healthcare ... understanding of pain disorders and integrating interdisciplinary patient care. Oral medicine ... oral health specialist;doctor of dental surgery;doctor of dental medicine;pediatric dentist

Doctors Who Treat the Spine, Shoulder, or Pelvis ... provider A primary healthcare provider has had training in general internal medicine, family ... healthcare provider taking part in your care. This is important in managing the symptoms of a

*Patient Rapport ... in just a few moments—and it can pay off greatly with patient cooperation and positive health ... limited English proficiency. To adhere to patient confidentiality, don't use family members as ... 84997;Establishing patient rapport;staff education