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Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad

Medical Information for U.S. Travelers Abroad ... Detailed medical information for Americans traveling abroad. Medical Information for Americans ... and other expenses is the responsibility of the traveler. Many health insurance companies will pay ... P01459;travel health;travel medicine;travel safety;international travel;Americans traveling abroad;foreign travel

West Nile Virus

*West Nile Virus ... Understanding West Nile Virus ... information. When should I call my healthcare provider? Most people infected with the West Nile virus ... The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds ... West Nile Virus;p08120

Checklist for Surgery/Consent Forms/Insurance Information

. Checklist for Surgery/Consent Forms/Insurance Information Checklist for surgery The decision to have ... be asked to make any needed medical decisions. Insurance information If your healthcare ... P01393;surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare

West Nile Fever in Children

West Nile fever is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread by mosquito bites. It ... often causes mild, flu-like symptoms. West Nile Fever in Children What is West Nile fever in

For Teens: Transitioning from a Pediatrician to an Adult Care Provider

had Your health insurance information Any family history of disease, like diabetes or cancer ... medicine provider, you may not have to change providers. Family medicine providers see people of all ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

What To Do If You Get Sick While Traveling

assistance. If you want, they can inform your family and friends. If needed, consuls can also help ... Detailed information on how to respond if you become ill or injured while traveling. What To Do

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMandR) Treatment Team

and their family. Team meeting reports are often shared with insurance companies and case managers ... Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Treatment Team What specialists make up the PM&R ... physical medicine and rehabilitation;disability;rehabilitation treatment;rehabilitation treatment team;p01185;physiatrist;physiatry

Prostate Cancer: Tips for Caregivers

Prostate Cancer Support: Tips for the Family ... insurance company, just to name a few. Make a plan to keep it organized. Ask questions.  Go to ... dedicated to caregivers and family. Support groups are available in person or online. Search for new ... prostate cancer;prostate cancer information;prostate cancer coping;prostate cancer education

Curbing Mental Health Costs

depression. Mental healthcare can be costly. Even for people with health insurance. Medicines for ... Mental health care can be expensive even for people with health insurance. Here are ideas on ... medicine cost;mental health;4218

Staying Healthy While You Travel

Detailed information on health preparations before you travel and during travel Staying Healthy ... planned. Contact your travel agent to get local health information. This should include food and ... travel health;travelers health;travel medicine;P01438

Take the West Nile Virus Quiz

Answer this one: West Nile virus belongs to a group of viruses known as flaviviruses. How are ... these viruses spread? Take the West Nile Virus Quiz Prevention is the best way to deal with ... West Nile virus; flavivirus; infectious disease; mosquito; West Nile virus infection;

West Nile Virus

*West Nile Virus ... West Nile virus is an illness that mainly affects birds. But an infected mosquito can spread ... , diagnosis, and treatment. West Nile Virus What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is an illness ... 89207;west nile virus;virus, west nile;west nile virus, spread;west nile virus, symptoms;west nile ... virus, diagnosis;west nile virus, treatment;west nile virus, prevention

Be Smart About Taking Medicines

*Medicine Safety ... medicines contain summaries of prescription information. These include warnings of possible interactions ... . It has the information in the package insert sent with the medicine to the pharmacist. Reading and

Health Insurance Rights of Cancer Survivors

*Cancer Survivors Health Insure ... . You can find Medicaid information for your state at Medicaid.gov . Other public health insurance ... Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). For information on your rights, see the U.S ... cancer survivors;health insurance for cancer survivors;insurance coverage for cancer survivors;18817-1

Step Therapy for Medicine

*Medicine Step Therapy ... Step therapy requires people to try lower-cost medicines first, before an insurer approves the ... higher-cost medicine that was prescribed. Step Therapy for Medicine If your health insurer has

Maintaining Your Personal Health Record

and family members can always have vital information available. This information will be available ... closed Refer to healthcare provider instructions, prescriptions, allergies, medicines, and insurance ... personal health report;PHR;creating PHR;maintaining PHR;PHR information;1,2716

Emerging Infectious Diseases

other countries. Take two copies of your medical insurance information with you. Keep each copy in a ... Detailed information on emerging infectious diseases and how travelers can reduce their risk

Your Child's Preoperative Information

hospital for a pre-op clinical visit. Here is information about what to expect and what to bring to ... the hospital. Your Child's Preoperative Information Your child is having surgery. Before the ... 89595;when your child needs surgery;pre-operative information;child surgery;Preoperative Care

How to Plan for Long-Term Care

may have information to help. Needing more care At some point, support from family, friends ... can provide help that lets people stay active and connected with family, friends, and neighbors

Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need

does the health insurance coverage you have. You may get medicines from a psychiatrist and ... medicines). An informed choice Before seeing any mental health provider, be sure the person has


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