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… Informed health decisions Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Sometimes it's not easy to make decisions about … learning about your health is the first step towards self-care, and towards becoming and staying as healthy as possible. Self-care starts with educating yourself and the support of your …
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… Schizophrenia: Encouraging Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview Some symptoms of schizophrenia can be hard to … no pleasure in life and feeling no emotions. If someone you care for has schizophrenia, you may find these symptoms hard …
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… About Suicide to Someone You're Worried About On this page: Overview Overview Talking about suicide is very important if you're … It may not be easy to discuss suicide with someone you care about. But an open, supportive conversation can be a …
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… Grief and Grieving On this page: Topic Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Giving Support Topic Overview What … one's death is also known as bereavement. Grieving is a personal experience. Depending on who you are and the nature …
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… Needle Punctures for Health Reasons On this page: Overview Overview Blood draw puncture site The puncture wound caused … Most puncture wounds for blood draws do not need further care. Intravenous (IV) line puncture site If you need …
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… Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … What To Expect After lung transplant surgery, you will be cared for in the intensive care unit (ICU). You'll be put on … it may allow them to work, return to school, or reach other personal goals. Risks The main risks of lung transplant are …
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… Puncture Wounds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a …
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… Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) On this page: Overview Choosing Your Substitute Decision-Maker Decisions a … How to Name a Substitute Decision-Maker Overview What is a substitute decision-maker? Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions about the …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Topic Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. … these are not within your control. Others you can control. Personal and family history Gender and age. Women and men …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Finding a Rehab Centre On this page: Overview Overview Rehabilitation (rehab) … my family and I receive on sexuality, bowel and bladder care, skin care, and essential self-care activities? Do you … Do you offer training in the management and hiring of personal care assistants? How will you plan my discharge and …
