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to provide services it doesn’t offer? How many nurses are there for each patient? One nurse can ... worth the effort, says the American Hospital Association. The following information can help you

Oral Healthcare Specialists ... patients. Prosthodontist. These dental specialists have had additional training and certification ... Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists. Oral Health and Dental ... oral health specialist;doctor of dental surgery;doctor of dental medicine;pediatric dentist

*Rare Cancers Tx and Info ... cancers are rare, it might be harder to find information about them. Finding Treatment and ... Information for Rare Cancers Cancer is a life-changing experience for anyone. It can be even more ... rare cancer;cancer diagnosis;16174

Your Managed Care Plan: Coverage for Cancer Treatment ... type of cancer or its treatment? Usual, customary, and reasonable is often abbreviated on ... is very important for cancer patients who are joining a new insurance plan. Or for consumers who ... managed care plan;questions about managed care;coverage for cancer treatment for managed care;26500-1

*Cancer Tx Get Second Opinion ... It can be hard to decide on a treatment for your type of cancer. Before starting treatment ... . Getting a Second Opinion on Cancer Treatment It can be hard to decide which cancer treatment ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

*Cancer Caregiver Advocate ... . It can be an electronic or paper calendar—whatever works best for you. Go to their appointments ... one during cancer treatment is a big responsibility. Being a caregiver means you’ll take on many ... advocate;caregiving;cancer patient;16146

clergy who can support a patient's spiritual needs. Dietitians.  Cancer and treatment can make it ... blood disorders, like blood cancer. Home health aides.  Home health aides help patients and ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

*Kidney Cancer Tx Choices ... Understanding the Treatment Options for Kidney Cancer ... There are different treatment choices for kidney cancer. Which may work best for you? It ... decision. Deciding on the best plan may take some time. Talk with your cancer specialist about how much ... kidney cancer;treatment for kidney cancer;surgery for kidney cancer;biological therapy for kidney ... cancer;radiation therapy for kidney cancer;chemotherapy for kidney cancer;AKidT6

Communication with Dementia Patients Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be ... past from present. If this happens, don’t insist on your version of reality. It may be best to change ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

be used with other treatments to help them work better. It works best to treat early-stage cancers. ... to see which form of immunotherapy is best for you. Treat or manage cancer. Immunotherapy may ... immune system;immunotherapy;active immunity;passive immunity;cancer treatment;cancer prevention;asthma treatment;allergy treatment;117

Being an Active Patient ... longer, healthier lives, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Active patients ... when they're ill, and live longer, healthier lives. How to Be an Active Patient People who are ... active patient;how to be active patient;informaed active patient;responsible active patient;2695

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... "immunocompromised." This means that your immune system is very weak, making it hard to fight off ... infection. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, HIV infection, and transplant surgery are some things ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391

the cancer and your treatment choices can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you work with ... your healthcare team and make the best choices for your treatment. You can also ask to speak with a

*Cancer Caregiver Coping with Grief ... their cancer and the ways to treat it Managing their symptoms better Growing your support network ... to the loss. It’s a process that takes time to work through. Coping with Grief as a Cancer ... cancer patient;caregiving;grief;16152

finding out as much as you can about your cancer and about the choices you have. Brain ... afraid. Learning about your tumor and about your treatment choices can make you feel less afraid. It ... brain tumor;treatment for brain tumor;specialists for brain tumors;17825-1

As medical progress prolongs our lives, the end can linger. So, more and more people are ... think about. But for each of us, our lives must come to an end. Advances in medicine may help us live ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

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;

*Cancer Tx Prep ... Cancer Institute, or the American Medical Association, for information on cancer specialists and ... step is important to everyone with cancer. You want to be sure you get the best care possible. Ask ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

Understanding Cancer Rehabilitation ... -supervised program for people who have had treatment for cancer. It is designed to help people ... Detailed information on cancer rehabilitation, including members of the rehab team. Cancer ... cancer rehabilitation;cancer rehabilitation team;cancer rehabilitation program;p01147;cancer survivorship

epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured? Find ... There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is