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*Poison Control Centers ... Illegal drugs How poison control centers work All poison control centers are reached by calling ... caring for the patient They make sure that there are no new symptoms and the person is OK. When to ... poison;poisoning;poison control center;medical emergency;22

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

you and your family know when you need to get medical care Listening and offering advice and ... . You and your family may be unsure of the next steps to take in your care. And you may be wondering ... patient navigator;care manager;care coordinator;case manager;disease management;61157

*Brain Aneurysm Surg Home Recovery ... she may move on to a skilled nursing facility, a rehabilitation center, or go home and return for ... nursing facility or a rehabilitation center. Or they may go home and return for therapy as an ... 83276;surgery for a brain aneurysm, recovery at home;brain aneurysm surgery, home recovery;aneurysm surgery, brain, home recovery

*Cancer Tx Center Choosing ... a care center that's closer to home will mean less disruption for you and your family. And you can ... to get treatment. Finding Your Cancer Care Home: Tips for Choosing the Right Center It’s ... cancer treatment;cancer treatment center;16204

family members with two primary cancers (two original tumors that develop in different sites ... doctors, but they are part of the medical team. Talk with your healthcare provider for more ... genetic services;family history;genetic diseases;familial cancer;p07215;genetic testing for cancer

*Handwashing Tips For All ... : For family and friends When visiting or caring for a loved one, washing your hands or using an ... pets (home) Many hospitals have sinks or gel dispensers right outside patient rooms. If not, carry a ... 89227;Handwashing Tips for Patients, Family, Friends;Handwashing

break for a family caregiver. In-home services can include help with personal care, such as bathing and ... (certified family homes) An adult family home, or certified family home, is operated by a care provider who ... long-term care;understanding long-term care;long-term care types;long-term care available;custodial care;skilled care

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

American Academy of Pediatrics. For children: When to call and where to get medical care These ... should care for your child at home and when you should call or take them in? Of course, if you are ... when to call the doctor;4487;emergency care

return to the outpatient surgery center after time in the recovery room. Your child can go home when ... care for your child at home. You'll also be given telephone numbers so you can contact a healthcare ... surgical setting;operating room;outpatient surgery;inpatient surgery;ambulatory surgery;specialty surgery centers;p03041

hospice is done at home, family members give day-to-day care. A hospice aide can make several ... . Preparing for care at home Hospice is often done in the home. Family members are the main caregivers. They ... 41113;Starting Hospice;entering hospice care

*Stroke Home Safety ... -term recovery go more smoothly. Planning for home care After leaving the rehab center, most people ... When your loved one returns home, you'll both need time to adjust. Here are tips for home care ... preparing your home after stroke;preparing your home after a stroke;patient information;discharge ... ;central disorders;infarction;therapy for stroke;nursing care for stroke;str1014;hospice;in-home care after a stroke

Doctors Who Treat the Spine, Shoulder, or Pelvis ... provider A primary healthcare provider has had training in general internal medicine, family ... healthcare provider. Or they may be treated by other medical specialists. You may have more than one

Many hospital staff with different specialties are involved in your child’s care. All staff should ... . They are responsible for your child’s care and treatment. Your child will have a primary healthcare ... room;intensive care department;pediatrics;pediatric;neonatal;neonate;newborn;infant;infants;child's ... ;Hospitalizations;hospice;hospital care;care;NICU;ICU;intensive care;intensive care unit;intensive care

. Physician’s assistant (PA). A PA gives care under the direction of a medical doctor. They can also give ... : Family practice doctor. A provider who treats both kids and adults. Internist. A doctor with ... asthma;asthma treatment;pulmonologist;allergist;health care provider;asthma action plan;253

Understanding Hospice Care ... patient has a life-threatening illness with six months or less to live. The person, family, and ... include: Counselors Family members Healthcare providers Home health or hospice aides ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

Patient Advocates ... answers, education, support, and care to patients. Differing credentials Some advocates have medical ... care to patients. Read on to learn more. Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate The average ... 1,4246;patient advocate

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... care Make sure you see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible. You will likely have ... that can make you immunocompromised. You must be very careful. Here is information to help you ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391

and family education and training about stroke, medical care, and adaptive methods Choosing a ... and changing the environment Teaching you and your family, and helping you all to adapt to