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Keep Your Child Safe from Medical Errors ... when the wrong plan was used in the first place. Protect Your Child from Medical Errors ... healthcare provider's office or hospital. Also mention your child's other medical problems. Ask if the ... medical errors;protect child medical errors;child's care;child's treatment;child's hospitalization;2584

Medical Errors and How to Protect Yourself ... reports. Protect Yourself Against Medical Errors Each year, many Americans die from medical ... help you protect yourself and your family from such errors. Take an active role People who are ... medical errors;protecting against medical errors;medical errors suggestions;1932

Medical Information for U.S. Travelers Abroad ... Detailed medical information for Americans traveling abroad. Medical Information for Americans ... U.S. Medical evacuation can easily cost $25,000 or more, even more than $100,000, depending on your

Protect Your Health When You Travel ... planned. Contact your travel agent to get local health information. This should include food and ... medical care. Check with your insurance company to see what coverage your policy provides for travel

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*Hearing Test Protection at Work ... hearing protection is required.  Hearing Protection at Work: Your Hearing Test An audiometric ... "fail" a hearing test. The test results just help your employer know whether more hearing protection ... 85625;Hearing protection: your hearing test;hearing protection, your hearing test

*Cancer Medical Records ... information with your providers. Communicate with your team A big part of managing your medical ... tons of medical records and information. Keeping everything organized is key. Managing Medical ... cancer diagnosis;medical records;16201

Informed Consent Form ... the risks and benefits of your child's surgery. Understanding Informed Consent What is an ... informed consent form? Before surgery, your child's healthcare provider will explain the procedure and ... surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare;P03029

. Eye Protection at Work: First Aid Medical care Report all eye injuries to your supervisor ... right away for medical care. Foreign particles If you get anything in your eye—dirt, metal, even an ... 85615;Eye protection at work: First aid;eye protection at work, first aid

supplements, and other prescribed medications without checking with your healthcare provider Stop ... routine Tie taking your medications with a daily routine like brushing your teeth or getting ... 84247;taking medications for your heart;heart medications, information

When to go to the ER for Your Child ... care. Take your child to the ER any time you believe a child needs immediate medical care. Contact ... your child's healthcare provider for more information. ... emergency;emergency condition;emergency information;emergency information form;p02834

Heart Disease: How to Safely Manage all Your Medicines ... a change in your diet or exercise habits? Read and save any product information that comes with ... your medicine. Such information includes important warnings every person should know. Check ... DM15;heart disease;multiple medications;recommended doses;mixing medications;product information;drug interactions

*Diclofenac Medicated Patch ... review your medications if you need help. This medicine may cause bleeding from the ... applied vomiting Call your doctor or get medical help

Understand How to Protect Your Hearing on the Job ... your hearing. Protect Your Hearing on the Job Wearing earplugs and earmuffs can protect your ... Understand what kind of noise level is dangerously high on the job—and how best to protect ... hearing protection;noise level too loud;hearing;provide hearing protection;earplugs;earmuffs;noise-canceling earphones;hearing aid;1756

your coworkers. If informal solutions don't work, keep in mind these steps to protect your right ... know.  How job discrimination laws protect cancer survivors When it comes to your job and what ... cancer;cancer survivor;employment protection of cancer survivors;employment rights of cancer

information is then collected into your health record. But, in most cases, a complete record of all ... your personal health information can't be found in any single location or in the same format ... personal health report;PHR;creating PHR;maintaining PHR;PHR information;1,2716

your blood glucose on a regular basis, and taking medications, if necessary. Work with your diabetes ... care team to reach your blood glucose goals in order to protect your skin and feet. Although

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Heart Disease: Talking with Your Healthcare Providers ... other. Tell your providers about other medical appointments and what your treatment plans involve ... to keep track of your most current list of medicines. Keep yourself informed Learn about your