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Detailed information on adolescent medicine, including growth and development, cognitive ... Medicine Adolescent Medicine Home Adolescent Growth and Development Normal Growth Female ... Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Growth and Development, Adolescent Cognitive Development

first trimester. Overview of Pregnancy Loss What is pregnancy loss? Pregnancy loss is the ... anticancer medicines When pregnancy loss happens 3 or more times, it's called recurrent pregnancy

. You and your family may be unsure of the next steps to take in your care. And you may be wondering ... how to find services in your area. Your case manager can help guide you through this journey. They ... patient navigator;care manager;care coordinator;case manager;disease management;61157

Common Medicinal Herbs ... . A Guide to Common Medicinal Herbs For thousands of years, people have used herbs as medicine ... Here are some common medicinal herbs. Most herbs have not been completely tested to see how ... herbs;medicinal herbs;gingko;echinacea;chamomile;valerian root;st. john's wort;saw palmetto;milk thistle;golden seal;ginseng;ginger;garlic;fever few;1169

information on safety and risks Topic Index Complementary and Alternative Medicine Overview ... Acupuncture Ayurveda Homeopathy Naturopathy Chinese Medicine Chiropractic Medicine ... complementary medicine, alternative medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, acupuncture ... , ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, chinese medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage, body movement

members: Patient and family. They are the most important members of the rehab team ... . Their focus is on medical care, prevention of complications, and patient and family education ... physical medicine and rehabilitation;disability;rehabilitation treatment;rehabilitation treatment team;p01185;physiatrist;physiatry

*Kidney Cancer Overview ... A helpful guide to kidney cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to getting a second opinion and ... types of treatment. Kidney Cancer: Overview What is kidney cancer? Cancer is made of

patient has a life-threatening illness with six months or less to live. The person, family, and ... their wishes. Hospice also offers many support services for patients and families. The relationship ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

*Patient Rapport ... limited English proficiency. To adhere to patient confidentiality, don't use family members as ... Patients who feel that you’ve heard and understood them are more likely to follow your ... 84997;Establishing patient rapport;staff education

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

patient peace, comfort, and dignity. Hospice Care Overview What is hospice care? The word ... support for the person and their family. The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill

*Prevention Guide Women 65 Plus ... Prevention Guide Women 65 Plus ... guide your discussion. Prevention Guidelines, Women Ages 65 and Older Screening tests and ... should be screened using a different schedule because of their personal or family health history ... 90178;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;immunizations;well-woman;well woman

OTC Medicine Labels ... understand over-the-counter (OTC) medicine labels can help you protect yourself and your family from ... Always read the label. All OTC medicine labels have detailed usage and warning information to ... OTC medicine labels;4104;over-the-counter medicines

with you and your family. They'll help you understand what's happening and guide you through your ... healthcare provider who cares for, teaches, and supports patients and families. Nurse practitioner or

A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs. Rehabilitation for Stroke What is ... The stroke rehab team revolves around you and your family. The team helps set short- and long-term

*Staff Ed When Patient Falls ... your back. Instead, guide the patient to the ground; then get help to move the patient back to a bed ... or stretcher. Guiding the fall When a patient starts to fall, help them to the floor with as ... When a patient falls;Staff Education;patient care;moving patients;patient falls;fall prevention;82560

symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Lung Cancer: Overview What is lung cancer? Cancer starts ... pollution Radiation therapy to the chest in the past Personal history of lung cancer Family

Burns Overview Identifying High-Risk Situations Prevention ... fire safety, burn, burn prevention, family fire escape plan, electrical burn, sunburn

. Adrenal Cancer: Overview What is adrenal cancer? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and grow ... having a family history of certain genetic syndromes such as: Li-Fraumeni syndrome Beckwith

*West Nile Virus Antibody Blood ... This is a blood test that checks for West Nile virus, an infection that usually affects birds ... . It can be spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile Virus ... West Nile virus;WNV;viral infection;blood test;antibodies