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Being an Active Patient ... beforehand. Bring your notes and refer to them. Other ideas: Bring a list of all the prescribed ... 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

*Clear Communication with Patients ... patients to learn. Such materials give consistent information. And patients and families can refer ... instructions—such as how to do a new back exercise—into simple, logical steps. Use pictures whenever ... 85001;Communicating more clearly with patients;communication with patients;how to communicate with ... patients;prevent miscommunication with patients;staff education

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cord. The CSF is sent to a lab to be tested. This test is often used for people with ALL because ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... stressful. Talk with your healthcare team about seeing a counselor. They can refer you to someone who can ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... at the surgical site. The surgical site is a cut the surgeon makes in the skin to do the surgery ... . This sheet tells you: About surgical site infections What hospitals do to prevent them How ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Surgery to remove a lung ... . You might need this procedure if a smaller surgery would not be able to remove all of the cancer ... your stitches or staples removed in a follow-up appointment. Be sure to keep all of your follow-up ... surgery to remove a lung;391

Patient Rights for Home Health or Hospice Care ... Care & Hospice, home healthcare patients have the right to: Be fully informed of all their ... request, to all bills for service the patient has received regardless of whether they are paid out-of ... patient rights;patient rights home health care;patient rights hospice care;P00614

How to Cope with a Cancer Diagnosis ... Arranging contact with other patients to see how they have handled the diagnosis For ... Some practical and helpful tips to help you or a loved one cope with a cancer diagnosis

), some yarn, a hole punch, and any other supplies you may wish to use. Decide how many pages you will ... decorate your book or album in any way that you choose. For ideas, read the directions on how to make a ... cancer;showing a cancer patient you love them;crafts for cancer patients;recipies for cancer patients;21692-1

*Cane How to Use ... and start the next step. When using a quad cane, place the cane so that all of the tips touch the ... ground. Up stairs and curbs If there is a railing, hold on to it with your free hand ... Orthopaedics;Using a Cane;rehabilitation;cane;or1003a;82323;Assistive Devices

Arthritis refers to a group of disorders that involve the body’s joints and have similar symptoms ... ways. Knowing more about how your joints work can help you to better understand these differences. A

Dx: Giving a Sub-Q Injection ... department, or local trash service how to dispose of sharps if you aren’t sure. Record the site ... wipes or swabs Special container (sharps container) to throw out the used syringe. You can buy a ... injection;how to give a subcutaneous injection;how to give a sub-q injection;discharge instructions for ... 86523;giving a subcutaneous injection;giving a sub-q injection;subcutaneous injection;sub-q

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This video shows you how to use a walker when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to ... use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps. How to Walk with a ... walker; leg injury; knee injury; ankle injury; foot injury; walking with a walker; knee surgery ... ; ankle surgery; hip surgery; foot surgery; weight-bearing; non-weight-bearing; walker safety; using a walker

care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... get a prescription over the phone? Is there an online patient portal to communicate with your

*ALL Tx ... used to kill all your stem cells. Then you're given stem cells from a volunteer donor. Over time ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

*ALL Tx ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... on a treatment  What type of ALL do I have? How might this affect my treatment and prognosis ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

needle. A bandage is placed over the incision site. The liver tissue is sent to the lab for ... A liver biopsy is a quick test that helps see how healthy your child's liver is. During a ... ped1212;when your child needs a percutaneous liver biopsy;biopsies;pediatric;88691;liver biopsy;percutaneous

video shows you how to correctly fit either crutches or a walker. How to Fit Crutches and a Walker ... you how to fit crutches or a walker. For either one, the first step is to stand up straight. Wear ... ; walking with a walker; knee surgery; ankle surgery; hip surgery; foot surgery; weight-bearing; non-weight ... -bearing; walker safety; using a walker; fitting a walker; crutch safety; using crutches; fitting crutches

*ALL After Tx ... tests check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. They are used to see how well ... and bone marrow for leukemia cells. They are used to see how well treatment is working. They can ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4