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medicine or using the wrong one is the most common medical error. Keep on top of preventive care ... . Use self-care services. Before planning an office visit, see if your plan has a nurse help line ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

evacuation back to the U.S., and this can be costly. Ask for advice on medical care while traveling. If ... Detailed information on how to respond if you become ill or injured while traveling. What To Do

questions, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. The medicine needs to be mixed before ... . Speak with your nurse or pharmacist about how long the unused, mixed medicine can be stored ... Infuvite; Multivitamin (generic for Infuvite Adult)

After graduating from medical school, primary care pediatricians complete 3 years of education in ... care of the whole infant, child, teen, and young adult. After this training, pediatricians are

health care provider. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include ... while on this medicine. Cautions Tell your doctor

Cancer Diagnosis: Genetic Services ... may need genetic counseling. Read on to learn where to find these services and how they can help ... family members with two primary cancers (two original tumors that develop in different sites ... genetic services;family history;genetic diseases;familial cancer;p07215;genetic testing for cancer

groups, professional care facilities and practitioners, and information and referral services ... : Professional care facilities and providers Self-help groups  Referral services You can

side effects. For Adults: Take Care with Antidepressants Antidepressants are an important way ... provider may need to try a few to find the one that works best for you. Also, these medicines take ... antidepressants;antidepressants variety;antidepressants side effects;antidepressants care;antidepressants medication;2702

*Medicine Taking an Active Role ... medicine history in one place. Talk to the pharmacist. Make sure you understand how to take each ... ? with food? on an empty stomach? Is it safe to drink alcohol with this medicine? How much do I ... Health;Promotion;Medication;Self-care;lifestyle;Senior;medicine;generic;vitamins;herbal;remedies ... ;pharmacist;chart;active;role;medicines;82091;medication refill;medicine refill;medication disposal;medicine disposal;safe medicine disposal;refill

*Eye Care ... routine vision care services like prescribing glasses and contact lenses for vision correction ... . Primary care providers. Sometimes an eye problem is due to a general health problem. In these ... vision;vision problems;common eye problems;vision care;vision problem symptoms;1874

, www.eldercare.acl.gov . Eldercare Locator is a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps connect you to services for older adults. ... provides healthcare, housing, personal care services, social services, and 24-hour supervision. It’s ... AL;Assisted Living;senior living;eldercare;elder care;622

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

This medicine is injected into the skin. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist where on ... , nurse, or pharmacist how to discard unused medicines safely. Wash your hands before

OTC Medicines for Babies and Kids ... adult formulas. Take care with medicine strength. Baby drops of some medicines are stronger than the ... Read on for helpful tips, information, and safety steps on giving OTC medicines to babies and ... medicines;2804;OTC

your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. The medicine needs to be mixed before being injected ... medicine after your dose is given. Please ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist how to

loved one, a breakup or divorce, or loss of a job. They can also be linked to certain medicines ... . One type of medicine helps the bladder hold more urine. The other causes the kidneys to make less

from your last injection site. Step 4. Getting the medicine ready Note: Skip this step ... cloudy. Call your provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if the medicine is safe to use

What is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist ... effects on their growth. Pediatric sports medicine training Pediatric sports medicine ... about what's going on with their body. Pediatric sports medicine specialists are trained to treat ... sports injuries;sports medicine;pediatric sports medicine;medical specialty;44

*Long Term Care Planning ... include walking, managing finances, or driving. Learn about the types of services and care in ... Agency on Aging and local and state offices of aging and social services can give you lists of home ... long-term care;long-term care planning;Assisted-living communities;Nursing homes;skilled-nursing facilities;elder care;1437

. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter ... medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or